Child & Adolescent Therapy

Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) helps children and parents overcome trauma by strengthening the parent-child relationship and fostering healthy emotional connections. Through therapy, parents learn how to support their child's emotional needs and help them process and make sense of traumatic experiences in a safe, nurturing environment. This approach not only helps children heal from trauma but also empowers parents with tools to manage their own emotional responses, ultimately improving family dynamics and promoting long-term resilience.

THERAPISTS OFFERING CPP:

Kendre Berger, LCSW

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps children overcome depression and anxiety by teaching them how to recognize and challenge negative or unhelpful thoughts that contribute to their emotional struggles. Through fun, age-appropriate activities, children learn to reframe their thinking and develop healthier, more realistic ways of interpreting situations, reducing feelings of worry or sadness. CBT also equips children with practical coping skills, such as relaxation techniques and problem-solving strategies, enabling them to manage stress and build emotional resilience both in and outside of therapy.

THERAPISTS OFFERING CBT:

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills help children overcome stress by teaching them how to manage intense emotions and regulate their reactions in healthy ways. With a focus on mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation, DBT helps children stay calm and focused in stressful situations, reducing impulsivity and emotional overwhelm. By learning to navigate their feelings and interact more effectively with others, children develop greater resilience, improved coping strategies, and a stronger sense of emotional control.

THERAPISTS OFFERING DBT SKILLS:

Brian Devine, LCSW, Kelsey Corey, LCSW

Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) therapy is an evidence-based treatment that helps children manage anxiety and obsessive-compulsive behaviors. It is particularly effective for treating conditions like generalized anxiety, social anxiety, specific phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). In ERP, your child gradually confronts feared situations or thoughts in a controlled and supportive way, while learning to resist compulsive behaviors that provide temporary relief. This process helps your child build resilience, reduce avoidance, and develop healthier coping strategies. ERP is personalized to meet each child's unique needs, offering a compassionate approach to managing anxiety and promoting long-term emotional well-being

THERAPISTS THAT OFFER ERP

Brian Devine, CSWA

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy helps children understand and heal the different parts of themselves that may be causing emotional distress or behavioral challenges. This approach views the mind as made up of various "parts," such as the anxious part, the angry part, or the caring part, each with its own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. IFS helps children recognize and communicate with these parts, allowing them to understand why they react in certain ways and work toward healing them. It’s especially helpful for children struggling with anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, and self-esteem. By learning to nurture their inner parts and develop a harmonious relationship between them, children can feel more balanced, empowered, and in control of their emotions and behaviors.

THERAPISTS OFFERING IFS

Kendre Berger, LCSW, Kelsey Corey, LCSW

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) works by strengthening the parent-child relationship through real-time coaching, teaching parents effective strategies to improve their child's behavior and emotional regulation. During sessions, parents are guided by a therapist to use positive reinforcement, consistent discipline, and clear communication, helping children feel understood and secure while encouraging desired behaviors. This approach fosters better communication, reduces behavioral problems, and promotes a healthier, more supportive family dynamic, leading to long-lasting improvements in both the child's well-being and the parent-child relationship.

THERAPISTS OFFERING PCIT:

Ashley Huddleston, LCSW

Sand Tray Therapy helps children express and process their emotions through symbolic play in a contained, safe environment using miniature figures and a sandbox. By creating scenes that reflect their inner world, children can communicate complex feelings, traumas, or conflicts they may not have the words for, offering insight into their emotional state. For parents, Sand Tray therapy provides a unique opportunity to understand their child's perspective, foster deeper emotional connections, and learn effective ways to support their child's emotional needs.

THERAPISTS OFFERING SAND TRAY

Kendre Berger, LCSW, Kelsey Corey, LCSW

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) helps children and parents process and heal from traumatic experiences by combining trauma-sensitive interventions with cognitive behavioral techniques. In TF-CBT, children learn to safely express their feelings, reframe distressing thoughts, and develop coping skills, while parents are equipped with tools to support their child's healing process and manage their own emotional responses. This therapy fosters a sense of safety, reduces trauma-related symptoms like anxiety or nightmares, and strengthens the parent-child bond, promoting long-term emotional resilience and recovery

THERAPISTS WHO OFFER TF-CBT

Kendre Berger, LCSW, Kelsey Corey, LCSW, Ruth Exley, LCSW, Holly Gonzales, LCSW