Kids don't have the language adults have — they show us how they feel through behavior, play, and the body. Our child therapists are trained in play therapy, trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT), and parent-child interaction approaches so we can meet your child where they are. Parents are part of the team from day one.
This may be a good fit if…
- ✓Anxiety, school refusal, or perfectionism
- ✓Big emotions, meltdowns, or behavior at home or school
- ✓Trauma, loss, or family transitions (divorce, move, new sibling)
- ✓Selective mutism or social anxiety
- ✓Sleep, eating, or toileting issues with an emotional component
Play Therapy
For ages 4–10, play is therapy. Sand tray, puppets, drawing, and structured games let kids externalize what they can't yet put into words. Our play therapists are trained in both non-directive (child-led) and directive (skill-building) play modalities.
Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
TF-CBT is the gold-standard treatment for childhood trauma. It's a structured 12–16 session protocol that builds coping skills first, then gradually processes the trauma, with parent involvement throughout.
Parent Coaching
Every child case includes regular parent sessions. We teach the same emotion-coaching, co-regulation, and limit-setting skills your therapist is teaching your child, so the work doesn't stay in the office.
School & Pediatrician Coordination
With your permission, we coordinate with teachers, school counselors, and your pediatrician — sharing strategies, attending IEP meetings, or writing letters of medical necessity when needed.
What to expect
- 1
Parent-only intake (50 min) — full history before we meet your child
- 2
2–3 sessions getting to know your child and building rapport
- 3
Treatment-plan session with parents — goals, timeline, parent role
- 4
Weekly 45-min child sessions + bi-weekly parent check-ins
