Through play, conversation, movement, children’s literature, and creative activities, children will learn new ways to express themselves, build coping skills, and strengthen relationships.

Child sessions inherently include psychoeducation because we believe that children have the capacity, and the right, to learn about themselves in a developmentally appropriate way. In partnership with families, children can learn about how their brains work, how calming techniques help their bodies, and more. We believe that understanding the human brain, emotions, thoughts, and senses are all important parts of learning and growing.

Child sessions are appropriate for all kinds of children that may have a diagnosis or characteristics that align with anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, depression, or trauma or may need support for social skills or navigating peer relationships, grief and loss, low self-esteem, life transitions, frustration tolerance, medical diagnoses, or challenging behaviors.

Child Sessions almost always begin with a brief parent-child-therapist check-in at the beginning of the session and include debrief at the end of the session. Parents usually request Parent Sessions periodically to discuss their child’s progress in a more private and thorough setting.