CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST IN DUBAI

Child psychologists specialize in the mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being of children from infancy to adolescence. They offer a range of services, including:

• Evaluations: Psychologists use various methods to assess a child’s strengths, weaknesses, and potential underlying issues.
• Diagnosis: Based on evaluations, psychologists can diagnose mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and developmental delays.
• Therapy: Child psychologists provide individual or family therapy to address behavioral problems, emotional struggles, and social challenges.
• Consultation: They can consult with parents, teachers, and other professionals regarding a child’s needs and development.

Psychologists teach children coping mechanisms, emotion regulation skills and tools for managing social interactions. They can help to overcome problems such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, phobias and trauma. Psychologists also help children cope with grief, family conflict and school challenges.

Costs may vary depending on the psychologist’s experience, location, and insurance coverage. Some psychologists offer sliding-scale fees, and many health insurance companies cover the cost of therapy sessions. In Dubai, fees typically range between 700 and 1100 AED for a one-hour session. It is recommended that you contact your insurance company and the psychologist directly to clarify the cost structure.

Here are some signs that might indicate a child could benefit from a psychologist’s involvement:

• Significant changes in behavior or mood
• Difficulty managing emotions, like anxiety or anger outbursts
• Changes in sleep or eating patterns
• Social withdrawal or isolation
• Academic struggles or learning difficulties
• Difficulty concentrating or focusing
• Persistent sadness or changes in personality

Psychologists are qualified to diagnose autism spectrum disorders (ASD). They usually use standardized tests, observations and interviews with the child and parents to make a diagnosis. In some cases, a multidisciplinary assessment involving other specialists such as developmental pediatricians is recommended.

Yes, psychologists can diagnose ADHD in children. The diagnosis usually involves a comprehensive evaluation considering the child’s behavior at home, school, and other settings. Standardized tests and parent/teacher reports are also used.

In the first session, information is usually collected about the child’s history, symptoms and concerns. The psychologist may use questionnaires or interview the parents and the child (depending on age). This session is used to build rapport and determine the best course of treatment.