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My focus in child therapy sessions is play therapy, which includes art and creativity. This is beneficial because it allows the self-expression that is needed for children.
I like to use DBT tools for children. This provides opportunities for them to learn about their emotions and self-regulation.
I know a child is making progress from the session when they are able to interact in encounters with improved confidence and sense of self.
I encourage my clients to engage in activities that continue to support empowerment.
To prepare, one can begin to explore goals and be open to positive changes that will result from therapy sessions.
Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, 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 can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks Chesapeake.
Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’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, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in Chesapeake, VA have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.
Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.
It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.
Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Chesapeake, VA is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.
Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
Seeing your child undergo challenges is extremely tough. You desperately want to help them, but sometimes you don’t have all of the answers. That is where child therapy can be extremely beneficial for your child. At Thriveworks Chesapeake, our counselors and psychologists are experienced and passionate, and they want to help.
Your child could benefit from therapy for many reasons. If you’re noticing your child seems to be struggling with something, whether that be trouble in school, making friends, or interacting with family, a child therapist could help assist them through it. Some of the more common reasons to pursue child therapy may include:
No two children are the same, and our clinicians recognize that and work to develop the best treatment plan for each child. However, what is similar is the fact that a combination of methods often works best. Common methods of child therapy may include:
At Thriveworks Chesapeake, we want to help your child thrive. We understand how hard it is for you to see your child going through hard times. Call us today, and let’s start the path toward healing.
At Thriveworks, we have a “no waiting list” policy and our new clients can have their first appointment within the same week. We know you’re busy, and because of that, we offer flexible hours to fit your family’s busy schedule. We want anyone who needs help to get it; we partner with multiple insurance plans to be sure your child gets the help they need.
Our clinicians are ready to help. Call Thriveworks Chesapeake today to schedule your child’s first appointment at (757) 414-6427.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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