At Child & Family Counseling Center, we provide individual therapy for children and adolescents, using evidence-based approaches that are personalized to meet each child’s unique needs. Our therapists are trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities, ensuring that each treatment plan is customized to the specific challenges your child is facing. Below are the common issues we address and the treatment options we use.
Issues Addressed
We provide therapy for children and adolescents dealing with a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. These include, but are not limited to:
Depression & Mood Disorders: Supporting children and teens experiencing sadness, hopelessness, or mood swings.
Anxiety & Panic: Helping children manage and reduce anxiety, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and panic attacks.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Treating compulsive behaviors and obsessive thoughts with evidence-based therapies.
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder): Offering strategies to improve focus, organization, and impulse control.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Assisting children with ASD in developing social skills, emotional regulation, and coping strategies for daily challenges.
Relationship or School Problems: Addressing difficulties in relationships with peers, family members, or academic environments.
Stress Management: Teaching children and teens how to cope with stress in healthy and productive ways.
Eating Issues: Supporting children and teens dealing with body image concerns, disordered eating, or poor eating habits.
Identity Struggles: Helping adolescents navigate the complexities of identity, self-esteem, and social pressures.
LGBTQ+: Providing support and guidance for LGBTQ+ youth in navigating their unique experiences and challenges.
Trauma: Offering therapy for children who have experienced trauma, helping them process and heal.
Chronic Illness: Supporting children with chronic medical conditions in coping with emotional and psychological impacts.
Treatment Options
We use a variety of therapeutic approaches to address these issues. Some of the most common treatments we offer include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A proven method for addressing a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, and behavior problems by focusing on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills: A therapeutic approach designed to help children and adolescents regulate their emotions and cope with intense feelings and situations.
- Coping Cat/The C.A.T. Program: This program specifically addresses anxiety in children and teens. It involves approximately 20 sessions focused on building Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) skills and gradually exposing the child to anxiety-provoking situations. The program is designed for children ages 7-13 (Coping Cat) and can also be effectively used for teens (C.A.T. program). Learn more about this program [here].
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Teaching mindfulness and relaxation techniques to help children and teens manage stress, improve focus, and regulate emotions.
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- For children ages 2-6 experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an effective, short-term program. PCIT teaches caregivers behavior management techniques to address difficult behaviors, improve child-parent relationships, and encourage positive behaviors. The therapist coaches caregivers in real-time while observing the child and parent interacting. This hands-on, live coaching approach provides immediate feedback and results. For more details on PCIT, visit our dedicated PCIT page.
Get Started Today
If you’re seeking individual therapy for your child or adolescent, our experienced therapists are here to help. We’ll work with you and your child to develop a tailored therapy plan that supports their unique needs and helps them overcome challenges. Contact us today to schedule an appointment or to learn more about how we can help your child thrive.