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Therapy for Kids and Teens | Emotional & Behavioral Support
Safe, age-appropriate therapy for children and adolescents.
We help children and teens navigate emotional challenges, identity formation, peer relationships, and more. Using expressive therapies and a culturally sensitive approach, we support each young person’s unique voice.
What We Help With:
Behavioral concerns
Anxiety or mood issues
School difficulties
Family changes or divorce
Identity & self-esteem
1. Play Therapy: What It Is and Why It Helps
This Verywell Health article explains how play therapy supports children (typically ages 3–12) who face emotional or behavioral challenges—such as anxiety, family changes, school stress, or trauma. It highlights the evidence that play therapy—with parental involvement—can foster emotional expression, resilience, and new coping skills.
👉 Read about play therapy here.
2. Therapies for Teens: What To Expect
From Verywell Mind, this guide outlines various therapeutic approaches commonly used with teens—like CBT, DBT, ACT, IPT, and family therapy—covering the benefits of each and what to expect in treatment. It affirms that adolescence is a critical developmental stage that requires tailored interventions.
👉 Learn about teen therapy options.
3. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Youth
This peer-reviewed article emphasizes that CBT is a first-line, evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents facing anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, ADHD, or trauma. Adaptations such as family involvement, culturally sensitive approaches, and developmental considerations are key for effective outcomes.
👉 Understand how CBT supports youth.
4. Expressive & Creative Art Therapies for Trauma
A narrative review shows that creative art therapies—such as group art therapy and expressive modalities—help children and teens with traumatic experiences safely externalize their emotions. Research finds they build hope, emotional literacy, and processing skills in a culture-sensitive, engaging manner.
👉 Explore the impact of expressive therapies.
5. Culturally Sensitive Mental Health Care for Youth
One study details a stepped-care model tailored for adolescent refugees, demonstrating how culturally sensitive interventions—whether digital tools, group support, or individual psychotherapy—can yield cost-effective and clinically meaningful reductions in depression and PTSD.
👉 Read on culturally responsive youth care.
6. Why Early Therapy Matters — CDC Guidance
The CDC underscores the importance of early evaluation and intervention: therapy that includes parent or caregiver involvement can reduce school, family, and peer-related difficulties. Active family participation, developmental tailoring, and a responsive therapeutic alliance are foundational.
👉 Learn why early treatment is effective
7. How to Talk to Kids About Starting Therapy
TThe Child Mind Institute offers practical guidance on how to discuss therapy with children and teens using age-appropriate language. Tips include framing therapy as helpful rather than corrective, timing the conversation strategically, and emphasizing autonomy and confidentiality.
👉 Get tips for starting the conversation.