Childhood is a time when it is very important to pay attention to the psychological development of the youngest.

In this phase of life, the defining aspects of what the personality will be like in adolescence and adulthood are formed, and there is also a need to stimulate both boys and girls cognitively, in the right way. And, of course, it is important to pay attention to the first symptoms or warning signs of disorders such as selective mutism, dyslexia, phobias, the after-effects of bullying, etc.

In this article we will focus on the municipality of Getafe to see what options exist to assist children psychologically. We will see a selection of the best centers of Child Psychology in Getafe , with summarized descriptions of their services and way of working, as well as their specific location in this city of the CAM.

The best centers of Child Psychology in Getafe

These are the most recommended options in terms of Child Psychology in Getafe.

1. Awakening Consultation

The psychology centre Consulta Despertares is one of the main psychotherapy entities in the CAM, and has a presence in the main cities in this area: Madrid, Leganés, Móstoles and Getafe.

At their center in Getafe, families can find a team of psychologists with extensive experience in child and adolescent therapy and in the treatment of many developmental problems and complications: anxiety disorders, childhood depression, low self-esteem, phobias and fear of communication, dyslexia and other learning disorders, enuresis, ADHD, fear of going to school, sibling jealousy, etc.

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2. AyC Psychologists and Speech Therapists

In Madrid Street we find another of the best options in terms of Child Psychology in Getafe: AyC Psicólogos y Logopedas , which as its name indicates has a section of speech therapy especially useful to help children with problems in the development of language and speech in particular.

Here it is possible to find professional help in cases of dysphemia, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, cerebral palsy, psychomotor problems, etc.

3. Effective-Mind

Efectiva-Mente is a psychological therapy center located in the East of Getafe and directed by psychologist Maribel González Trenado. This place offers Child Psychology services in general, but it specializes in intervention in children with Attention Deficit Disorder with or without Hyperactivity.

You can find the centre Efectiva-Mente on Avenida de España.

4. Adin Centre

If you are interested in professional assistance for children and nilas more focused on the area of psychomotor development and speech therapy, this is a good option. Centro Adín is a centre for early attention, psychopedagogy and child and youth treatment located in El Bercial, Getafe. Specifically, you can find it in the Avenida de la Paz.

In this entity, parents have professional assistance for the development of their children from the first months of life: psychomotor services, stimulation, speech therapy and family accompaniment are offered.

5. Dana Center for Psychology

Dana Centro de Psicología is located in Madrid Street, and it is a complete psychology center that offers child and youth therapy services with all the guarantees.

Its team of psychologists assists families in raising and caring for their children, and also conducts courses and workshops of general interest on topics related to psychology and mental health.

6. Serendipity Psychology

The Serendipity Psychology centre , located in Calle Bohime, is another option to take into account for those who are looking for the best child psychology centres in Getafe. Here works a team of psychologists who practice from the tools of cognitive-behavioral therapy, Brief Psychotherapy and EMDR therapy, for children and adolescents, and also for adult patients.

Mismanagement of frustration and tantrums, aggression, shyness, fear of going to school, school failure, jealousy of a brother or sister… these are several typical problems that can be addressed professionally here.

What is child and youth therapy?

If you are considering taking your son or daughter to child therapy because you see that he or she feels bad or has problems of some kind, but you don’t know exactly what this form of psychological intervention consists of , you must have its main characteristics, which you will see summarized here:

  • Signs of delayed psychological or neuropsychological development are addressed.
  • You can intervene psychologically from the first months of life.
  • It is assumed that the little ones are social beings even if they can’t speak yet.
  • It is assumed that children are more than adults “under construction”, and they attribute meaning to everything that happens to them.
  • The interaction between children and other people is analyzed, looking for problems
  • Sometimes, it is found that the problem is more about family relationships than about the child.

To learn more about child therapy, we recommend you visit this article: “Child therapy: what it is and what are its benefits”