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Honestly, I would send them to a Christian counselor who is trained or has a diploma in psychology. One highly recommended like I mentioned on the other question. Hope this helps.

I am a little surprised Itsmee, do you not think us heathens would not be able to give advise on the treatment of a child?

I have 9 children 18 great grandchildren and twelve grandchildren so whilst I do not profess to be a expert I have had a little hands on experience.

ANSWER: I am not a lover of Psyhcologists who really only study human behaviour.

I prefer to go for the jugular and go to a Psyhciatrist who underatands and treats human behaviour.

With regards a clergyman they are not qualified to treat mental illness so I would definitely steer clear of that one.

As far as prayer is concerned if this gives you peace of mind in some way, go for it.

It may help you but  doubt very much that it would help the child.

After all your God is responsible for the illness so He/She is already aware. All knowing being.

The child should go to the most experienced, professional,  & respected source for help. Where they are affiliated with shouldn't enter into the equation..........

If the problem didn't really matter, I wouldn't discuss it with a psychologist OR religious leader. 
My eldest son had some bad anger business going on when he was in 5th grade.  I asked a pastor (retired) whose entire family I respected. I knew that he actually CARED about us and wasn't going to talk with my son to collect a king's ransom in medical fees. He met with my son a few times and advised me that he was not qualified to help my son with the stuff my son had presented. They continued to meet every week, though, to play checkers and just enjoy each other's company.
My son went to a couple of counselors;  they were clock-watchers.

its mee; there are many people who attend faith services who are not Christian.  If the child is being raised in a faith, perhaps seeking a therapist who practices that faith may help, but not necessarily.  I think there is either a connection between doc and patient or there isn't.  If there isn't, move on.

I agree with Leeroy. I would be certain that is is not a counselor in name sake only. Many Christian "counselors" are actually mediators. Be careful and do some research.

The Pastor could help lift the child up in his/her prayers if it is fitting.  Even youth pastors don't have much experience with a lot of childhood problems- and might confuse the kid even more.  If it is a learning or behavioral problem the school might have a social worker who has both education and experience dealing with such matters.  If it is serious (child seems psychotic or suicidal/homicidal) then def. a child psychiatrist.

My parents sent me to a child psychologist, i tell ye that kid was no help at all...seriously i would rather see my kid get counciling from a pastor than a psychologist , one who cares about the heart rather than the brain..

PEOPLELOVER: I simply cannot tell you how much I enjoyed your answered. I think we heathens know plenty. Don’t ever think otherwise!

I am definitely not fond of psychologists. I go to a psychiatrist and take a pill that keeps me from flying off this big blue ball in a dizzy frenzy. My experience with a psychologist went all bad. 

However, the child in question is not mine but I will be asked my opinion. I want to know what alternatives are out there and where we might run into problems.

I LOVED your last  two sentences.  (((PEOPLE LOVER)))

We don't know what the problem is,I've seen in certain situation the problem was more of the parent rather than the child ,Although there are case that will resolve them self giving time,like a growing pain, and the matter correct itself by being more mature as he or she get older.My opinion on this is that the child is more open with the parent rather going too a psychologist therapist.and could result in inferior complex .    

I would take the child to a Christian psychologist........one who approaches with problem with both the conventional wisdom of traditional psychology, but from a Christian perspective.