Child and adolescent therapy is a support process structured specifically for children and teens in areas such as social anxiety, difficulty with attention, anger, academic stress, self-worth, and identity development. I offer a safe setting shaped to your child's age and needs, supported through play and conversation.
When Can It Help?
Support may be worth considering in situations like these:
- Intense anxiety, fear, or refusal to go to school
- Difficulties with attention, focus, and schoolwork
- Anger outbursts and difficulty managing emotions
- Low self-esteem and social shyness
- Sibling rivalry and conflict within the family
- Adjusting to changes such as loss or divorce
- Challenges with identity, belonging, and relationships in adolescence
The Role of Family Involvement
The younger the child, the more important family involvement becomes in therapy. Throughout the process I meet regularly with parents; I share how your child is developing, and together we talk about supportive approaches you can use at home and ideas to strengthen communication within the family. A family's active involvement shapes how the work unfolds in a meaningful way.
Step by Step
How the process works
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Parent meeting
First I meet with you, listening to your child's story and your concerns.
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Getting acquainted
We meet your child and build a connection in a safe, pressure-free setting.
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Assessment
We choose an approach suited to your child's needs (play, conversation, CBT, and so on).
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The work
We move forward with regular sessions, and I meet with parents at intervals.
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Review
We review your child's progress together on a regular basis.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Child & Adolescent Therapy
Will you tell me what you and my child talk about?
It's very important that your child feels safe in therapy. I share how your child is developing and how you can support them; at the same time, I keep a balance that protects your child's privacy. We clarify the limits of this together from the start.
Is online therapy a good fit for children and teens too?
Online sessions can often work well, especially for teens and school-age children. We look together at the way of working that best suits your child's age and needs.
How involved do I need to be in the process?
The younger your child, the more important your involvement becomes. Through regular parent meetings I bring you into the process, and together we plan what you can do at home.