Children & Teen Counseling
Helping Young Hearts Find Their Way
When your child is struggling, you feel it too. Maybe it's anxiety that won't let up, behavior you can't explain, or a family change that's shaken everyone. You don't need a perfect plan, just a first step. We'll figure out the rest together.
What to Expect
The first session usually includes a parent meeting, we want to hear your observations, concerns, and goals. Then we'll spend time getting to know your child in a way that feels comfortable and safe for them.
For younger children (ages 4–10), therapy often looks like play. Through games, art, and storytelling, children express what they can't put into words. For teens, sessions are more conversational, a space where they can talk openly without fear of judgment.
Parent involvement varies by age. With younger children, you may be in the room or receive coaching after each session. With teens, we balance their need for privacy with keeping you informed on progress and safety concerns.
What We Treat
Anxiety & Worry
Separation anxiety, social fears, test anxiety, excessive worry, or physical symptoms like stomachaches.
School Difficulties
Academic struggles, school refusal, attention issues, or difficulty with teachers and classroom expectations.
Behavioral Challenges
Defiance, aggression, emotional outbursts, or difficulty following rules at home or school.
Family Transitions
Divorce, remarriage, new siblings, moving to a new city, or loss of a family member.
Identity & Self-Esteem
Struggles with confidence, body image, fitting in, or figuring out who they are.
Social Media & Bullying
Online harassment, cyberbullying, social comparison, and the emotional toll of digital life.
Trauma & Grief
Processing traumatic events, abuse, the death of a loved one, or witnessing violence.
Developmental Concerns
Emotional regulation, social skills, sensory sensitivities, or neurodivergent experiences.
Our Approach
Play Therapy
For younger children (ages 4–10), play is the natural language. Through structured play, children express feelings they don't yet have words for.
Therapy Adapted for Youth
Age-appropriate, general therapeutic strategies that help older children and teens identify thought patterns, build coping skills, and work through challenges at their own pace.
Family Involvement
Parents are partners in the process. We provide coaching, joint sessions, and practical strategies you can use at home.
School Collaboration
With your written consent, our clinicians can consult by phone with teachers and school staff as needed to support your child across environments. We do not routinely attend IEP or school-team meetings.
Meet Your Counselors
Our counselors who work with children and teens have specialized training in age-appropriate therapeutic approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
You Know Your Child Best. Trust That Instinct.
If something feels off, it probably is. Reaching out is the bravest thing you can do for your child. See what to expect →