Child & Teen Therapy

Helping youth and teens find calm, confidence, and connection.

Adolescence isn't just a "phase"- it’s a period of intense neurological and emotional expansion. Between academic pressure, social media, and evolving identities, it’s easy for youth to feel like they are drowning in noise.

If your child is struggling with anxiety, panic, OCD, ADHD, or the weight of our heavy world, they don't just need "someone to talk to." They need a space to slow down, decode their internal world, and regain control.

Our team provides gentle, evidence-based therapy for youth and teens experiencing anxiety disorders, panic attacks, OCD, autism, ADHD, and trauma-related stress. We help young people develop emotional literacy, self-trust, and coping skills that last into adulthood.

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Meet our Child Therapists Here

Support Areas:

We provide evidence-based, trauma-informed care for youth navigating:

  • Anxiety & OCD: Moving beyond "worry" to manage intrusive thoughts and physical panic symptoms.

  • Trauma & Stress: Creating a felt sense of safety through nervous system regulation.

  • Neurodivergent Support: Neuro-affirming care for youth with ADHD and Autism.

  • Identity & Belonging: A safe harbor for exploring gender, sexuality, and self-expression.

  • Emotional Regulation: Developing the "emotional literacy" required to handle intense moods without self-harm or outbursts.

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How Do I Know if My Teen Needs Therapy?

While every journey is unique, it may be time to seek professional support if you notice:

  • Avoidance: School refusal or withdrawing from friends/hobbies.

  • Physical Symptoms: Frequent headaches or stomach aches linked to stress.

  • Shift in Baseline: Significant changes in sleep, appetite, or academic performance.

  • Communication Breakdown: Increased volatility or total shutdown.

Therapeutic Modalities

  • CBT helps kids and teens recognize and shift unhelpful thought patterns that fuel anxiety, sadness, or frustration while building healthier thought patterns to manage day-to-day life.

  • DBT helps teach emotional regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and communication strategies.

  • Children often communicate through play more easily than words. Using games, toys, drawing, or storytelling, we help younger clients express emotions, build coping skills, and work through challenges in a way that feels natural and engaging to them.

  • Sometimes big feelings get “stuck” in the body. We use body-based (somatic) strategies - like breathwork, grounding exercises, or movement- to help young people feel more calm, safe, and in control when emotions are intense or overwhelming.

  • We help kids and teens build confidence in social situations through fun, structured activities. By practicing conversation, empathy, and peer interaction skills, they learn how to connect with others in a way that feels natural and empowering.