Therapy for Children/Pre-teens

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Empower your child with the support they need to navigate the complexities of growing up. Our therapists specialize in helping children build resilience, enhance self-esteem, and develop coping skills during this crucial developmental stage. Invest in your child's emotional well-being now, providing them with the tools to face challenges with confidence and thrive in their preadolescent years.

Additional Types of Therapy

These other alternative therapy options may benefit your child. We recommend exploring which best fits your kiddo’s needs, and we’re happy to help connect you with available options, if possible!

  • Adventure Therapy – Uses outdoor activities like hiking, ropes courses, or rock climbing to build resilience and coping skills.
  • Animal-Assisted Play Therapy – Uses interactions with trained therapy animals to encourage emotional regulation.
  • Art Therapy – Engages kids to use a variety of techniques, such as drawing, painting, and sculpture to process emotions.
  • Biofeedback Therapy (For Emotional Regulation) – Teaches kids to control stress responses using real-time feedback from physiological signals.
  • Comic Book/Graphic Novel Therapy – Helps children create their own visual stories to process emotions.
  • Dance/Movement Therapy – Encourages self-expression and emotional release through structured and free movement.
  • Digital Storytelling Therapy – Encourages children to create animated or video-based narratives to process experiences.
  • Drama Therapy – Uses role-playing, storytelling, and performance to explore emotions.
  • Equine-Assisted Therapy – Involves working with horses to develop emotional regulation and trust.
  • Horticulture Therapy – Engages kids in gardening to build mindfulness and patience.
  • Martial Arts Therapy – Practices like karate, jiu-jitsu, or capoeira help with discipline, emotional regulation, and confidence.
  • Music Therapy – Includes songwriting, guided listening, or music improvisation to enhance emotional well-being.
  • Puppetry Therapy – Helps children externalize emotions through puppets and storytelling.
  • Sensory Integration Therapy – Engages children in sensory activities (e.g., swings, balance boards) to support emotional and neurological regulation.
  • Sound Healing Therapy – Uses vibrations from singing bowls, tuning forks, or gongs to promote relaxation.
  • Virtual Reality (VR) Therapy – Uses immersive environments to work on exposure therapy, mindfulness, or social skills.
Specialty Areas


  • Anxiety Disorders: Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, specific phobias, etc.
  • Depression
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD)
  • Behavioral Disorders: Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder, etc.
  • Learning Disorders
  • Eating Disorders: Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, etc.
  • Mood Disorders: Bipolar disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, etc.
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
  • Peer Relationship Issues
  • Other


If you have a specific concern that is not listed, please contact us to find the best fit for your child.

In therapy, your child can learn to navigate the challenges of preadolescence with the guidance of experienced professionals who specialize in understanding and supporting their unique needs. Therapy for you child can truly empower them to develop essential life skills, navigate social complexities, and foster emotional resilience to take on life with confidence and stability.


Call, text, or email us today to schedule an appointment or a no-cost 15 minute consultation.