Thriveworks child & teen counseling in Arlington helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children and adolescents can attend and benefit from therapy.
Child & teen counseling works by using multiple techniques, tailored to fit the child or teen’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, child & teen counselors have the expertise and experience to help young individuals at their level.
The length of child & teen counseling at Thriveworks in Arlington, VA depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child & teen counseling sessions will last for several months.
If you, as a parent or caregiver, a teacher, a coach or somebody who is close to the child observes an issue or concern that is hindering them in their everyday life, it is a good time to make an appointment with a therapist or counselor at Thriveworks in Arlington, VA.
The child therapists and counselors at Thriveworks in Arlington, VA are professionally licensed and have years of experience in the field. Call our office at (703) 457-1749 to get started today.
Reasons to Seek Child and Adolescent Therapy/Counseling
Adolescence is an emotional time for most kids, and middle and high schoolers who have learning and attention issues may experience even more stress than their classmates. They may also be more likely to develop anxiety. The following are signs to watch for to know if your “tween” or teen is experiencing anxiety:
- Frequently complains of headaches or stomachaches with no medical reason.
- Refuses to eat in the school cafeteria or other public places.
- Suddenly changes eating habits.
- Refuses to use restrooms other than at home.
- Gets restless, fidgety, hyperactive or distracted, but doesn’t necessarily have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
- Shakes or sweats in intimidating situations.
- Tenses muscles constantly.
- Has difficulty falling or staying asleep.
- Cries often.
- Becomes cranky or angry for no reason.
- Is afraid to make even small mistakes.
- Has extreme text anxiety.
- Doubts skills and abilities even when there is no apparent reason for it.
- Can’t deal with criticism no matter how constructive it is.
- Has panic attacks—or is afraid of having them.
- Has excessive fears about natural disasters or has phobias, such as of bees, dogs, etc.
- Is afraid that people will find out about their learning and attention issues more so than other children with the same issues.
- Worries about things that are far in the future, such as a high school freshman worrying about getting college applications in.
- Has nightmares about losing a parent or somebody close.
- Has obsessive thoughts or worries about things that may cause them harm or other issues that are upsetting.
- Avoids participating in class activities.
- Remains silent or preoccupied when they are supposed to be working with others.
- Refuses to go to school.
- Avoids social events with friends after school and on weekends.
- Refuses to talk to peers or strangers in stores, restaurants, etc.
- Becomes emotional or angry when separated from parents or those who are close.
- Has explosive outbursts.
- Withdraws from activities that were once enjoyable.
- Seeks approval from parents, teachers and friends continually.
- Excessively washes hands, arranges things, taps or other compulsive behaviors.
Make an Appointment with a Child Therapist at Thriveworks Arlington, VA
The therapists and counselors at Thriveworks in Arlington, VA will work with your child to identify the issue that is holding them back from enjoying home life, school, and activities. These professionally licensed and credentialed therapists will work with your child on a range of issues, whether it is anxiety, grief from a death in the family or somebody close, a learning disorder that needs to be addressed, the effects of abuse and much more.
Schedule a session with Thriveworks Arlington, VA for child and adolescent therapy and counseling. Call today at (703) 457-1749.
