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Child & Teen

Kids and teens deserve therapy that makes sense to them, too.

Children and teenagers experience big emotions, difficult experiences, relationships, and life changes—but they don't always have the words to explain what they're experiencing. Therapy gives them a space to feel understood, build skills, explore who they are, and make sense of the world around them.

Our approach is adapted to the child's developmental stage, personality, interests, communication style, and individual needs.

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Who Is Child & Teen Therapy For?

Therapy may be helpful for children and teens who are:

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  • Experiencing anxiety, sadness, anger, or emotional overwhelm

  • Navigating trauma or difficult life experiences

  • Struggling with friendships, relationships, or social situations

  • Adjusting to changes at home, school, or in their lives

  • Experiencing challenges related to ADHD, autism, or other neurodivergence

  • Having difficulty understanding or communicating their emotions

  • Struggling with confidence, self-esteem, or identity

  • Experiencing school-related stress or difficulties with executive functioning

  • Going through family changes, transitions, or other significant events

  • Simply having a hard time and needing a safe place to talk

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How Can Therapy Help?

Therapy can help children and teens:

  • Build emotional awareness and communication skills

  • Develop coping strategies that make sense for their age and needs

  • Better understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

  • Build confidence and self-advocacy skills

  • Navigate friendships, family relationships, and other social challenges

  • Process difficult experiences in developmentally appropriate ways

  • Develop strategies for executive functioning and everyday challenges

  • Explore identity and learn to understand themselves with greater compassion

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Our Approach

Children and teens don't always process the world through conversation—and therapy doesn't have to be all talking.

Depending on the child, therapy may include:

  • Play and creative activities

  • Art, writing, or other expressive approaches

  • Conversation and storytelling

  • Metaphors, visuals, and hands-on tools

  • Person-centered and humanistic approaches

  • Narrative and perspective-shifting approaches

  • Trauma-informed interventions

  • Neurodivergent-affirming approaches

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What Can Parents & Caregivers Expect?

Parents and caregivers are an important part of a child's support system. We collaborate with caregivers when appropriate while also creating space for children and teens to develop their own therapeutic relationship.

The specifics of parent involvement will depend on the child's age, needs, goals, and the circumstances bringing them to therapy.

Finding the right therapist matters. If you're curious about whether this therapy at Perspectives might be a good fit for you, we'd love to connect. 

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