Specialized Support for Children and Teens
Unfortunately, today’s world confronts children with challenges that were once considered only adult issues. Children and teens in Raleigh often have to navigate academic pressure, social and emotional struggles, and even traumatic events. Our child therapy and teen therapy services are designed to address these challenges with compassion and professionalism, creating a safe space where young clients feel understood and supported.
Our licensed therapists and certified coaches have a great deal of experience in working with adolescents, both inside and outside of the clinical setting. Whether you’re searching for a “child therapist” or a “teen therapist” in Raleigh, you can expect our team to focus on:
- Confidence and Emotional Resilience:
Helping children and teens build self-esteem and navigate their emotions effectively.
- Behavioral Concerns:
Addressing issues such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other common challenges with age-appropriate interventions.
- Family Dynamics:
Supporting parents and young clients through family changes, conflicts, or other stressors.
How Is Counseling Children and Teens Different from Adults?
A child therapist connects with younger children by getting on their level. This may mean getting on the floor with them for play therapy, engaging the child in guided conversation while coloring, or completing therapeutic worksheets. Our counselors and coaches understand that children are not simply miniature adults, even if they sometimes struggle with adult-sized problems. We will work to build rapport, understand their perspective, and help guide them toward emotional wholeness.
In teen therapy, building that rapport is especially important. As teens mature, we can shift more toward traditional counseling techniques, but it starts with making them feel comfortable in opening up. We also make sure the context of the session is relevant to their perspective and the issues they are facing. Having the right teen therapist in Raleigh – one with the communication and relational skills to effectively work with adolescents – can make all the difference in the therapeutic process.
What Parents Can Expect
We take a collaborative approach with parents during their child’s therapy. In the first session, the provider will typically spend about half of the time with the parent and the other with just the child. As the child gets comfortable with the process, this normally shifts so that the majority of the provider’s time is spent with the child with a debrief for the parents at the end of the session.
Depending on the child’s age and comfort level, the provider may begin regularly meeting with the child alone and only meeting with the parents as needed. In addition to working with the child, we coach you as the parent on how to manage the issues at home and help reinforce their progress.
We know that parents are a child’s greatest ally and we want to work with you to achieve the best possible outcomes for your entire family. For children age 17 and younger, we are happy to discuss your child’s progress, answer questions, and keep you informed of all relevant updates. However, once your child turns 18 they are legally an adult, and we are required by law to treat
them as an adult client. We are required to maintain strict confidentiality with all clients 18 and over, even if a parent is paying for the session for an adult child.
Take the Next Step for Your Family
We know that parents often worry about their children and hate to see them struggle. You don’t have to face this alone. If you are looking for a child therapist or a teen therapist in Raleigh, we are here to provide the guidance, tools, and care that your family needs to be successful and grow toward total health. Contact us today to request a free 15 minute consultation to learn more about how our child and teen services can support your whole family.
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