Child Therapy

We offer a diversity of services to support children and their families. Children ages 2-10 years old, can show their emotions and feelings in ways that are difficult to understand. We work very closely with families to help them understand and work with the child to better manage these emotions and behaviors. We work closely with the local schools to help parents with IEP plans and as a support structure. We work to address a range of issues, including but not limited to, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, body image issues, relationship issues, peer difficulties, bullying, school issues, family issues, unresolved past traumas, divorce, moving, new siblings, grief and loss, emotional regulation, ADD/ADHD, and interpersonal difficulties. 

Types of Pediatric Therapy

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy for anyone, much less for children. That’s why we offer several types of therapy for children and teens. Families may use one or more types of pediatric therapy in a care plan, and they may use therapy alongside medication. MindWell Health offers many types of pediatric therapy, including:

• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
• Pediatric Psychology
• Play Therapy

In some types of pediatric therapy, parents play an active role in the sessions. For other types of care, therapists work one-on-one with the child and keep parents up-to-date as they go.

What Age Can Children Start Counseling?

Children as young as two years old can benefit from therapy. However, the right time to start counseling may depend on the child’s needs, family’s goals, and the therapist’s expertise. Children as young as 12 can start seeing adolescent therapists, who use different methods. Be sure to check with your therapist about age requirements.

How Do I Know If My Child Needs Counseling?

If you’re wondering whether your child could benefit from therapy, chances are that they could. You likely landed on this page because you are concerned about something your child said, did, or felt. That’s all the sign you need that it may be time to check in with a licensed, specialized therapist.

Think of it like when your child is physically ill. If they have the sniffles, you pretty much know how to handle it. But when you start searching the internet for symptoms, it’s probably time to call the pediatrician.

The same thing goes for mental and behavioral health. The occasional tantrum or bad day is something you know how to handle. But when you’re lying awake at night wondering if something is “normal,” or you’re worried that something serious may be going on, checking in is a great idea.

6 Signs a Child May Need a Therapist

If your child or teen is experiencing any of the following, they would likely benefit from a visit with one of our therapists:

• Defiant behaviors
• Sudden shift in usual interests and habits

• Excessive worrying and sadness

• Regressions
• Social isolation

• Talking about self harm

Adolescent Therapy

Adolescent Therapy is with individuals between the ages of 10 and 19 years old. Adolescence can be a very difficult time when we are trying to find our way in the world or just trying to hold things together in order to meet the goals and expectations others have for us. Our goal is to help these young adults learn and develop skills to help them transition into adulthood and effectively resolve the problems they are facing and will face. Whether they were a straight A student that is now failing or an adolescent that can not seem to keep themselves out of trouble, we are dedicated to working with them in order to help them resolve those concerns and become productive and effective members of society. We also work very closely with schools in the local area in order to address a wide range of needs the youth and family may have.