CHILDREN & TEENS
Behavioral Issues When children or teens act out through aggression, defiance, or other challenging behaviors, it's often a sign that something deeper is going on emotionally. Therapy helps young people identify and express what's underneath their behavior, while also giving parents tools to respond more effectively. With the right support, behavioral patterns can shift significantly.
ADHD Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects focus, impulse control, organization, and emotional regulation. It can make school, relationships, and daily tasks feel much harder than they need to be. Therapy can help children, teens, and adults with ADHD develop practical strategies, build on their strengths, and improve their confidence and functioning across all areas of life.
School Refusal School refusal is more than just not wanting to go to school — it often involves significant anxiety, physical symptoms, and emotional distress around attending. It can be confusing and stressful for the whole family. Therapy can help identify the root causes of school refusal, create a gradual plan for returning, and address the underlying anxiety or other issues driving the behavior.
Bullying Whether your child is being bullied, has bullied others, or both, the impact on their emotional wellbeing can be significant. Therapy can help children and teens process the hurt and confusion that comes with bullying, build resilience and social confidence, and develop healthier ways of relating to peers.
Social Skills Challenges Some children and teens struggle to navigate social situations in ways that feel natural to others. This can lead to isolation, frustration, and low self-esteem. Therapy can help young people develop the social awareness and communication skills they need to build meaningful friendships and feel more confident in social settings.
Self-Harm Self-harm is often a way of coping with overwhelming emotions that feel impossible to express or manage. It is a sign that a young person is struggling and needs support — not judgment. Therapy provides a safe and compassionate space to understand what's driving self-harm, develop healthier coping strategies, and address the underlying emotional pain.
Teen Depression and Anxiety Depression and anxiety in teenagers can look different than in adults — it may show up as irritability, withdrawal, academic decline, or physical complaints. Left unaddressed, these struggles can have a significant impact on a teen's development and wellbeing. Therapy can help teens understand what they're experiencing, build coping skills, and feel less alone in what they're going through.
Peer Pressure Navigating peer pressure is one of the most challenging parts of adolescence. The desire to fit in can lead teens to make choices that conflict with their values or put them at risk. Therapy can help teens build a stronger sense of identity and self-worth, develop the confidence to make decisions that are right for them, and talk through situations they may not feel comfortable discussing with parents.
Academic Stress The pressure to perform academically can be overwhelming for many students, contributing to anxiety, burnout, and a diminished love of learning. Therapy can help students manage perfectionism, develop healthy study habits, address test anxiety, and build a more balanced relationship with achievement and success.
Parenting Support Parenting is one of the most rewarding and challenging roles a person can take on. Therapy can provide parents with tools, perspective, and support as they navigate everything from toddler tantrums to teenage defiance. Whether you're looking for specific strategies or simply a space to process the emotional demands of parenthood, therapy can help you show up as the parent you want to be.