Our counselors in Franklin, MA offer child therapy

Child Therapy – Child Therapists and Counselors in Franklin, MA

Unfortunately, children are as vulnerable to traumatic events as adults are. However, because of their underdeveloped coping mechanisms, they are ill-equipped to deal with such trauma. But there is hope. There is scientifically based research that demonstrates evidence that the mental health concerns of both children and adolescents can be addressed successfully. This research shows that it is the quality of the relationship between the therapist and the child, rather than the form of therapeutic intervention, that is the strongest predictor in the success of helping a child deal with their mental health issues.

The trained and skilled child therapists at Thriveworks Franklin are equipped with the tools to decipher what the most pressing issues are in your child’s life and help develop a plan of action to best address the issues that the child is facing.

Reasons to Pursue Child Therapy

Problems and disorders that afflict adults can often affect a child as well. Such issues may include:

• ADD/ADHD
• Concerns related to Autism
• Anxiety
• Conduct disorders in school
• Conduct disorders at home
• Problems with friends
• Abuse or neglect
• Obsessive and compulsive behaviors
• Life transition such as a move or parent’s divorce
• Death in the family
• Underlying medical issues
• Addictions
• Eating disorders

Methods of Child Therapy

A skilled therapist can build rapport with a child who is scared or unsure of coming to a therapist’s office. A teenager who has but up walls to hide their deeper emotions and thoughts, may be made to feel safe and willing to open up those feelings to a therapist who is skilled at putting that teem at ease. Therapies that are available to a trained therapist include:

• Play therapy
• Talk therapy
• Family therapy
• Cognitive therapy
• Behavioral therapy
• Developing coping skills
• Teaching relaxation techniques
• Teaching stress management
• Identifying and treating serious medical issues
• Identifying and treating serious psychological issues

The child therapists at Thriveworks Franklin are trained to develop a treatment plan that will address the needs of your child or adolescent. It is true that each child is a unique individual and no one else has the exact same make up as they do. However, the skilled therapist at Thriveworks Franklin will respect each child’s individuality and treat them with a blend of methods and techniques that will fit the unique needs of that child.

Schedule Child Therapy at Thriveworks Franklin

Thriveworks therapist are often available within the same week in most cases. Thriveworks takes pride in operating without a wait list but rather scheduling everyone who calls with a need to see someone for help. A simple call may be all that separates a parent and child from the help that they need. We, at Thriveworks, know that a child is the most important thing in their parents’ world. Parents need a place where they can trust that their son or daughter will get the care that they need.

So, call and schedule an appointment with a Thriveworks Franklin counselor now at 617-360-7210. The staff and therapists at Thriveworks Franklin will do everything they can to help your family in this difficult time.