School-Age Children

therapy for children ages 6-18

Our team offers therapy services for children and their families. We provide individualized support based on the unique needs of children and their families. .

“I don't think anyone can grow unless he's loved exactly as he is now, appreciated for what he is rather than what he will be.”

— Fred Rogers

As children grow, their emotional world becomes more complex. Their understanding of themselves, others, and the world shifts as they develop, which means therapy must be tailored to who they are…not just by their age, but by how they think, process, and experience the world.

Our team provides developmentally informed care that adapts to each child’s developmental level, ensuring that therapy is understood, engaging, and effective.

Therapy offers a space where children and teens can feel understood while building skills to navigate relationships, school, identity, life stressors, and more.

We Help Children with

  • Anxiety

    Frequent worries, overthinking, or pressure to “get things right,” which may show up as avoidance, stress, or difficulty relaxing.

  • Regulation & coping

    Big emotions that feel hard to manage, along with challenges using coping skills to navigate frustration, stress, or overwhelm.

  • Relationships

    Difficulties making or maintaining friendships, navigating social situations, or feeling confident and comfortable with peers.

  • Behavior challenges

    Behaviors such as defiance, shutdown, or acting out that often reflect underlying emotional needs that warrant support and connection.

  • Self-esteem & identity

    Struggles with self-worth, identity development, or feeling “good enough,” especially during periods of growth and change.

  • neurodivergence

    Support for ADHD, autism, and learning differences, as well as navigating stress related to school, family changes, or major life transitions.

what therapy looks like

Therapy with school-age children and teens is supportive, engaging, and tailored to each child’s developmental level. Sessions are designed to help children feel understood while also building skills they can use in their everyday lives.

Our goal is to meet your child where they are by balancing emotional support with skill-building in a way that feels playful and engaging.

We draw from evidence-based and relational approaches, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

  • DIR-Floortime

  • Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT)

  • Play-based and expressive therapies

  • Attachment-informed and relational approaches

In sessions, you might see:

  • Games, art, and interactive activities that help your child open up and express themselves

  • Support with problem-solving and navigating real-life situations

  • Conversations that explore thoughts, feelings, and relationships in an age-appropriate way

  • Gentle guidance in recognizing patterns and building insight

  • Occasional check-ins with caregivers to share updates and support progress

curious about family therapy or group therapy?

Read more below about our different therapy services.

Family Therapy

Group Therapy

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