What is child therapy?
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 Chesterfield.
How does child therapy work?
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 Chesterfield, VA have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.
Play therapy vs. child therapy
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.
How to tell if my child needs counseling
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.
What type of therapy is best for children?
Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Chesterfield, 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.
Is child therapy conducted in person or online?
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.
How long does child therapy last?
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.
How much does child therapy cost?
For talk therapy, intake sessions range from $160 to $240, and follow-ups range from $135 to $195, depending on your state. For psychiatry, intake sessions range from $255 to $375, and follow-ups range from $175 to $300, depending on your state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
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The Best Care for Your Child – Therapists and Counselors in Chesterfield
Thriveworks child therapists are the best and brightest in their field. They are ready and able to help with any problems you and your child may be dealing with when you come into our office. Maybe the therapy sounds scary to you. Maybe you feel uneasy bringing your child to a total stranger and are scared you will be judged or misunderstood.
Take heart and know that we are 100% professionals about how we handle our clients cases and want to provide the best personal experience to bring your family back on track. Reach out today to schedule a child therapy session for your child.
How Can Child Therapists at Thriveworks Help?
We understand that your family is unique and has special needs and issues that require special care. We are able to give that to you. The counselors at Thriveworks Chesterfield have decades of clinical experience helping children and adolescents. They are experts at communicating with adolescents and getting down to the root of the issues. Kids are facing more challenges everyday on a wide spectrum that requires more and more professional insight and help.
Common Mental Health Challenges for Children
- ADHD (attention defecit / hyperactivity)
- Bullying Problems (including cyber-bullying)
- Eating Disorders
- Social Issues
- Academic Issues
- Disciplinary Issues
- Stress and Anxiety
- Trauma
- Depression
- And much more …
Scheduling Child Therapy at Thriveworks Chesterfield
It’s hard to admit your child needs therapy. Think of it as a golden opportunity to make a dramatic change in your child’s life for the better. We all want children to have a bright future. This is a step to make sure that happens.
We offer appointments within the week of new clients’ calls to our office and work to set up an appointment time that is convenient for you and our family. In addition, for the convenience of our clients we are in network with most major insurance plans. Call us to schedule or learn more at 804-419-4122.
