Child & Adolescent Therapy
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Many times, our children and adolescents go through many issues that are sometimes too much to work through or may be handled in a way that may cause further problems. Using youth-friendly and age-appropriate treatment modalities, we can help children and families understand and resolve problems, modify behavior, and make positive changes in their lives. Several types of therapeutic modalities involve different approaches, techniques, and interventions. At times, a combination of different modalities may be helpful. In some cases, a combination of medication with therapy may be more effective.
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) helps parents and children who struggle with behavior problems or connection through real-time coaching sessions. Parents interact with their children while therapists guide families toward positive interactions.
- Play Therapy involves the use of toys, blocks, dolls, puppets, drawings, and games to help the child recognize, identify, and verbalize feelings. The therapist observes how the child uses play materials and identifies themes or patterns to understand the child's problems. Through a combination of talk and play the child has an opportunity to better understand and manage their conflicts, feelings, and behavior.
Every child responds differently to life changes. Some events that may impact a child or teen’s mental health include:
- The birth of a sibling
- The death of a loved one, such as a family member or a pet
- Physical or sexual abuse
- Poverty or homelessness
- Natural disaster
- Domestic Violence
- Moving to a new place or attending a new school
- Being bullied
- Taking on more responsibility than is age-appropriate
- Parental divorce or separation
- Substance use
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