Is your child navigating some big, stormy feelings right now? Sometimes, when children are overwhelmed by emotions or have walked through a difficult loss, it shows up in their behavior which can make life at home feel heavy and stressful for everyone.
Therapy can help your child find their calm again, turning those daily struggles into breakthroughs so they can get back to the important business of just being a kid.
Effective Forms of Therapy for Children
Therapy provides children with a dedicated space to navigate their thoughts and emotions with confidence. Working with a therapist who specializes in their age group allows children to better understand their challenges, adjust difficult behaviors, and build the skills they need for a healthy, happy life.
Because every child is different, I may use one specific approach or blend a few different techniques to create a personalized plan that works best for your family.
- Play Therapy for Children
Play therapy helps children communicate their natural language which is play. It supports emotional expression, healing, and confidence, especially for younger children. - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps children understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It’s highly effective for anxiety, depression, and trauma. - Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
A short-term, goal-oriented approach that helps children and families focus on strengths and create meaningful change quickly. - Group Therapy for Kids
Small, supportive groups where children practice social skills, build confidence, and learn they’re not alone.
Parent Partnership Matters
You are the expert on your child. Therapy works best when we collaborate.
Parent consultations help you:
- Understand patterns in your child’s behavior
- Learn practical tools for home
- Support emotional growth with confidence
- Strengthen your connection with your child
All child therapy sessions include a complimentary 10–15 minute weekly parent consultation.
Who is Therapy Right for?
At every age, children can be faced with life’s challenges. The following are some of the events and scenarios that can impact a child’s mental health and well-being:
- The death of a loved one
- Bullying
- Trauma
- Moving or attending a new school
- Divorce
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Life adjustments
- Self image/self esteem
- Friendship challenges
- School challenges
Therapy is not a quick fix, it’s a meaningful process that helps children build lifelong emotional skills.
- Ages 10 and under: in-person sessions (play-based and interactive is most effective for this age range)
- Pre-teens/teens: in-person or online options available
- Individual and group therapy offered
If you would like to explore treatment options for your child, please give my office a call or send us a message by clicking the contact button below.