Autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, anxiety, anger and behavioral problems. These are the serious challenges some families face with their children. 

When a parent has serious concerns about their child's welfare, nothing is more important than getting help for their child. Finding someone who can connect with their child and make a difference is of the upmost importance. Finding an experienced, qualified, and caring therapist is a must.

So that is why I do what I do; my name is Victoria Wachter Seward, and I am a child and family therapist. Nothing is more important to me than finding the secret to working with each child with serious challenges so that I can lead them through the steps they need to take in order to become the whole child they were meant to be. When begun at an early age, therapy can do wonders.

My Background

After working with families and children for over 25 years, and Autism Spectrum Disorders for over 10 years, I began my own practice, Family Therapeutic Services. I offer early intervention for ASD and therapies designed to encourage social engagement, appropriate communication, and cooperation. About half of my child clients are not on the autism spectrum, but struggle with ADHD, behavior issues, or emotional upset due to a wide variety of factors such as adjusting to parents' divorce or being bullied.

I am a licensed MD therapist (LCSW-C ), and accept CareFirst BCBS, Aetna, and Tricare. I also have clients with Cigna and United Healthcare, so I bill out of network and offer reasonable copays.

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I follow the best practices  endorsed by top experts such as Dr. Jame Ball, Executive Chair of the Board of Directors of the Autism Society of America, in his book, Early Intervention and Autism.

After all is said and done, I have to admit I love my work, and the children are a joy. A wise person once said: "Love your work, and you'll never work a day in your life."  So true--except there's always housework which I have to admit I do not love--just tolerate.

Call Me Today!

My office is located in downtown Frederick: 300 W. Patrick St. Frederick, MD 21701, on the corner of Patrick and Degrange. Enter by the front door and come up the stairs--I'm located on the second floor.

There is a large playroom for my young clients, and an adjoining office where I can speak with  adult clients during the day.

Free parking is available in the lot directly behind my building--no meters to worry about!

Please email me for an appointment at victoria.seward@  familytherapeuticservices.com

Please click on Services and About Us to learn more about my services.