Therapy Modalities Utilized

Play Therapy is a specialized form of therapy that uses play, the natural language of children to help them express feelings, process experiences, and develop healthy coping skills. Through toys, games, art, and imaginative activities, children can explore their inner world in a safe and supportive space. Young children often don’t have the words to explain what they’re feeling or going through. Play therapy meets them where they are, using familiar, creative tools to help them communicate and heal. A trained play therapist observes and engages with the child through play to understand their needs and guide emotional growth. Our play therapy services are grounded in compassion and child development expertise. We believe that every child deserves to be seen, heard, and supported and that healing can happen through connection, creativity, and play.

Benefits of play therapy are:

• Taking more responsibility for certain behaviors.

• Developing coping strategies and creative problem-solving skills.

• Develop self-respect.

• Increase empathy and respect for others.

• Alleviation of anxiety.

• Learning to fully experience and express feelings.

• Increasing social skills.

• Strengthening family relationships

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy that focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns, beliefs, and behaviors. Rooted in the understanding that our thoughts and perceptions directly impact how we feel and act, CBT is a goal-oriented and solution-focused approach to treatment. By helping clients recognize and reframe irrational or unhelpful thoughts, CBT supports lasting emotional and behavioral change. It is widely used to treat a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues.

Art Therapy is a supportive and creative way for children and teens to express their feelings, understand themselves better, and work through challenges all without needing to rely solely on words.

Through drawing, painting, sculpting, or other creative activities, young clients are encouraged to explore their emotions, process experiences, and build coping skills in a safe, non-judgmental environment. This is especially helpful for children and teens who may struggle to express themselves verbally or who feel overwhelmed by their thoughts and emotions.

Benefits:

• Learn to identify and name their feelings

• Develop healthier ways to express emotions like anger, sadness, or anxiety

• Process difficult experiences such as grief, trauma, or family changes

• Improve self-esteem and confidence

• Strengthen problem-solving and emotional regulation skills

• Build trust and connection in a therapeutic relationship

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Art Therapy is not about creating “perfect” art it’s about using creativity as a bridge to emotional healing and growth. Every child’s art is unique, just like their journey. Therapist help guide that process with empathy, encouragement, and expertise.

If your child or teen is struggling with behavior, anxiety, mood changes, or simply needs a safe outlet for self-expression, Art Therapy may be a helpful and healing option.

Behavioral Therapy for children and adolescents vary widely, but they all focus primarily on how some problematic thoughts or negative behaviors may unknowingly or unintentionally get “rewarded” within a young person’s environment. These rewards or reinforcements often contribute to an increase in the frequency of these undesirable thoughts and behaviors. Behavior therapies can be applied to a wide range of psychological symptoms among adolescents and children.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a short-term goal-focused evidence-based therapeutic approach, which incorporates positive psychology principles and practices, and which helps clients change by constructing solutions rather than focusing on problems. In the most basic sense, SFBT is a hope friendly, positive emotion eliciting, future-oriented vehicle for formulating, motivating, achieving, and sustaining desired behavioral change.

Talk therapy, also known as psychotherapy, is a collaborative process where you speak with a trained mental health professional to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. It's a safe, confidential space to better understand yourself, work through challenges, and grow.​ In sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to talk openly about what’s on your mind. Your therapist listens with compassion and offers insights, tools, and support. Whether you're navigating a life transition, facing anxiety or depression, or simply feeling stuck, talk therapy can help.

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