Child Therapy

Small children have big feelings, too.

Many people assume that when children experience emotions, those emotions are not as powerful or impactful as the emotions of adults. However, this vastly underestimates the significance of feelings during childhood. Children feel a full spectrum of emotions and experience those emotions very deeply, just like adults.

As children encounter frustration, sadness, anger, fear, anxiety, and any number of other emotions within themselves, they often become overwhelmed since they are still learning how to express themselves, put words to how they feel, and voice their needs.

When children are unable to express how they feel, they may act out, withdraw from others, feel unexplainable sadness, or exhibit other problematic or concerning behaviors – not out of defiance or misbehavior for misbehavior’s sake, but rather out of a place of experiencing big emotions without knowing how to process them. These concerning behaviors are a cry for help.

Of course, you want what is best for your child and would give anything to help them, but you don’t know where to start. And that’s okay.

You can still answer their cry for help.

This is where we come in. As trained therapists, we offer safe and supportive spaces where your child can explore their emotions and understand their feelings.

Therapy is about equipping your child with the emotional and mental wellness tools to serve them well for decades. We do this by exploring your child’s concerns and behaviors to identify the root cause of the problem.

We then offer practical, age-appropriate coping skills for the child and insight and strategies for the family, all of which will lead to your child’s increased emotional well-being both now and as they continue to grow. After all, when your child can healthily and effectively regulate their emotions, they will be able to regulate their behaviors better and express what they need, empowering them for their future.

Whether your child is struggling with anxiety or depression, changes like a new school, sibling, or living arrangements, or even behavioral challenges that are leaving both parents and teachers at a loss, therapy paves the way forward for your child to feel supported and empowered and for you to gain a deeper connection with your child by understanding the emotional needs that are at the root of their behaviors.

Childhood doesn’t have to lose its magic to sadness.

If your child is struggling to express themselves, help them find their voice by connecting them with a therapist who can bridge the gap between their emotions and their mental and behavioral health.

Contact us to learn how we can help your child grow in their mental health and thrive.