Services

CHILD/ADOLESCENT THERAPY

Serving Richmond, Chesterfield, Midlothian and surrouding counties.

You are exhausted.  You are constantly wondering why your child/teen overreacts the way he/she does to the smallest thing. Everything you do to try to help your child/teen feels like it is in vain. You do not know if what your child/teen is going through part of normal childhood development or if it is actually a bigger problem.   

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WE CAN HELP

We offer individual and family counseling to help children and teens who are experiencing challenges and stressful situations.  

For children as young as 5 years old, we utilize play therapy techniques.  Our clinicians will help your child identify and address their own problems and resolve them through play.  The benefits of play include increased communication, social and emotional regulation,  formation of problem-solving skills and advanced cognitive development (adapted from APA literature).

For older children and teens, we use therapeutic conversations and interactions to help children and families understand and resolve problems, modify behavior, and make positive changes in their lives. There are several types of psychotherapy that involve different approaches, techniques, and interventions. At times, a combination of different psychotherapy approaches may be helpful (adapted from aacap literature). Among the approaches we use are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family therapy and psychodynamic therapy. We are all strength based and systems oriented. We use movement, mindfulness, and art with many of the older kids and teens that we treat.

COMMON STRUGGLES

  • Anxiety/Stress
  • Sadness/Depressed Mood
  • Excessive Fears & Worry
  • Anger Management
  • Impulse Control
  • Aggressive Behaviors
  • Poor Grades/School Problems
  • Social Issues/Bullying
  • Traumatic Experiences
  • Attention Deficit
  • Grief/Loss of Loved One
  • Parent/Child Relationship Issues
  • Regressed Behaviors
  • Self-Injurious Behaviors
  • Separation/Divorce of Parents
  • Difficulty Sleeping and/or nightmares

Our clinicians are dedicated to improving the lives of children and parents in our community through counseling and education.
Through our work together your child will: