CHILD & ADOLESCENT

THERAPY

We build skills to develop
happier, healthier youth and families.

You might be feeling stuck. You’ve done everything that you can think of to address your child’s issues, but he/she still seems to be struggling. “What ifs” keep crossing your mind and you’re unsure what else to do.

Turning to someone else for help can feel like a big step. After all, as your child’s parent, who knows him/her better than you? We agree. Thrive Child Psychology works in partnership with youth and families to get to the root of challenges, establish goals, and use research-based tools to achieve them. We believe that therapy with children should be a positive and empowering experience that builds confidence, resilience, and a better understanding of oneself. With an approach grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused treatment, and positive psychology, we aim not only to reduce problems but improve aspects of life that help your child THRIVE.

Concerns Thrive Child Psychology
Addresses in Child & Adolescent Therapy

  • Academic Stress

  • Anger Issues

  • Anxiety and Related Disorders

  • Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Body Image Issues

  • Cultural and Minority Issues

  • Depression and Mood Disorders

  • Developmental Transitions

  • Divorce

  • Emotion Dysregulation

  • Executive Functioning Deficits

  • Grief and Loss

  • Identity Issues

  • Parent-Child Relationships

  • Perfectionism and Handling Criticism

  • Poor Self-Esteem

  • Post-traumatic Stress

  • School Refusal

  • Sleep Issues

  • Social Difficulties

What does therapy with children and adolescents look like?

It depends on a number of factors, including your child’s age, developmental level, and presenting problems. In general, treatment with younger children is activity-based — often including coloring, worksheets, games, brief videos and other hands-on activities to teach concepts and build skills. Older children and adolescents participate in talk therapy which may also include use of worksheets and technology to promote application of learned skills outside of therapy sessions.

Regardless of your child’s age, parent participation is critical to successful treatment. While we provide expertise in therapeutic interventions, you are the expert on your child. We engage in regular check-ins with parents throughout treatment. This allows us to evaluate your child’s progress and discover additional growth opportunities.