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 Pueblo.
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 Pueblo, CO 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 Pueblo, CO 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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Child Therapy in Pueblo, CO—Therapists, Counselors, and Psychologists for Kids
As a parent, the last thing you ever want for your child is for them to be hurting or going through something you can’t control. Things like moving to a new city, adjusting to a divorce, or grieving the loss of a loved one are hard enough for adults, let alone for the young minds of children.
No matter the situation, you are making the right choice to give your child the extra support and guidance from a child therapist. At Thriveworks Pueblo, our child therapists have the licensure, training, and skills to meet your child where they are mentally and help them work through their feelings and emotions thanks to a myriad of methods. If you feel like your teen or little one could benefit from working with a professional, reach out today. We have psychologists available and ready to help.
Why Pursue Child Therapy at Thriveworks Pueblo Counseling?
As we briefly mentioned earlier, there are countless reasons why your child might be going through a difficult time in their lives. As children, they are going through a period in their lives where processing emotions can be hard and the changes they face may be even harder. Here are some common reasons why we see children seek outside help:
- Abuse or neglect
- Addictions or substance abuse
- Life changes such as moving to a new city or starting at a new school
- Loss of a loved one
- ADHD or ADD concerns
- Violent or criminal behavior
- Divorce
- Eating disorders
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Learning disabilities
- Disruptive behavior or poor performance in school
- Emotional or psychological problems
- Bullying in-person and/or online
The above list includes just some of the ways in which we help your child. Even if you can tell that something is wrong but don’t know exactly what, a therapist can help you identify those root issues. Realizing that your child needs help coping with their emotions or establishing a new way of communicating, is a big step in the healing process.
Types of Child Therapy
Communicating with children, whether they are toddlers or teenagers, can be extremely difficult sometimes. It may even feel like you are talking to a brick wall. A trained counselor or therapist can use their learned methods and techniques to connect with children on different levels that they not only can understand, but feel safe opening up to. One method may work better over another so you can expect your child’s counselor to try several different methods or use a combination of a few in order to dig deeper. Some different methods of child therapy may include:
- Traditional talk therapy
- Play therapy
- Art therapy
- Cognitive and behavioral therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Family therapy
- Teaching coping mechanisms
- Psychological testing
- Identifying and treating underlying medical issues or psychological issues
- Teaching relaxation techniques
- Teaching communication skills
Schedule a Session with a Child Therapist at Thriveworks Pueblo, CO
Children are already going through a lot of emotional and physical changes. Let us help take some pressure off of their shoulders during these changes. If you think your child would greatly benefit from speaking to a professional, consider working with us here at Thriveworks Pueblo Counseling.
We do not operate on a waiting list and can often get our clients in with a counselor within the week of their initial call. We also have flexible scheduling options and have appointment times during the days, evenings, and weekends. Also, online counseling is available. Whatever option you choose, know that you will be receiving compassionate, comprehensive care. It would be our honor to walk with your child on their journey to healing and progress.
