Individual Therapy for Children & Teens

A Safe Space to Explore, Grow, and Build Skills

Individual therapy provides children and teens with a supportive environment to explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and work through challenges.

Depending on age, developmental level, and goals, sessions may incorporate:

• Play-based interventions

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies

• Emotion identification and regulation skills

• Coping skills development

• Problem-solving strategies

• Self-esteem and confidence building

• Support through life transitions

Individual therapy may be helpful for children and teens experiencing:

• Anxiety

• Stress

• Low self-esteem

• Social challenges

• Emotional regulation difficulties

• Family changes or transitions

• School-related concerns

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Strengthening the Parent-Child Connection While Building Positive Behavior

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidence-based treatment designed to support young children and their caregivers by improving the parent-child relationship while teaching effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors.

PCIT is typically recommended for children ages 2.5 –7 who experience difficulties with:

• Frequent tantrums or emotional outbursts

• Defiance or difficulty following directions

• Aggressive behaviors

• ADHD-related behaviors

• Parent-child relationship challenges

Unlike traditional child therapy where the therapist works primarily with the child, PCIT focuses on coaching caregivers in real time to strengthen connection, increase positive behaviors, and create more successful interactions at home.

Through PCIT, caregivers learn skills to:

• Increase positive attention and connection

• Strengthen communication

• Encourage appropriate behaviors

• Respond consistently to challenging behaviors

• Support emotional regulation

PCIT is a collaborative process that empowers caregivers with practical tools they can use long after therapy ends.

Parent Education & Support

Helping Parents Feel More Confident and Connected

Parenting can be challenging, especially when navigating big emotions, behavioral concerns, or developmental differences. Parent education sessions provide caregivers with support, guidance, and practical strategies to better understand and respond to their child’s needs.

Parent support may include:

• Understanding child development and behavior

• Building stronger parent-child connections

• Learning effective communication strategies

• Supporting emotional regulation

• Developing consistent routines and expectations

• Problem-solving challenging situations at home

Parent education and caregiver coaching are incorporated into treatment as clinically appropriate to help families support progress outside of sessions.