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My approach to helping kids is to build rapport with them. I prefer helping kids because children can truly benefit from the therapeutic process.
I teach the following tools in child therapy: art therapy, play therapy, and talk therapy (if old enough).
We know a client is making meaningful progress in child therapy when their family reports a reduction of their presenting symptoms.
Clients can supplement their time in child therapy by doing small homework assignments when they are at home.
To prepare for their first child therapy session, a child can have their parents explain to them what they will be doing when they come to therapy and prepare for their meeting.
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 West Hartford.
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 West Hartford, CT 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 West Hartford, CT 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.
Are you searching for Hartford therapy for your child or teen? The child therapists and psychologists at Thriveworks in West Hartford understand the trials and tribulations of childhood and adolescence, and they want to help. If your kid or teen is having trouble adjusting to a new city or school, a child therapist can help them to adapt well; if your child is struggling amidst a divorce in the family, a therapist can help them to process this change and equip them with the right tools for processing the difficult emotions they are likely experiencing. Regardless of what your child is going through, a child therapist or psychologist at Thriveworks in West Hartford can prove beneficial to their growth in life.
If you think that your kid or teen could find value in child therapy, reach out to our office in Hartford County to schedule an appointment. Give us a call at (860) 553-3374, and a scheduling specialist will assist you.
Life is hard for all of us—and it can be especially hard for children and teens, as they are still learning how to respond to daily stressors and process their many emotions. The good news is that child therapy can help guide them on their journey in understanding mental and emotional health. One of our therapists or psychologists can help your kid understand, process, and work through…
The child therapists at Thriveworks in Hartford County are ready to dive right in. They are eager to help your child or teen through the above issues and those alike.
At Thriveworks Counseling, one’s experience in child therapy is individualized. Our therapists and psychologists design therapy based on a child’s specific needs. That said, the ultimate mission in child therapy is to help kids and teens experience a healthier, more joyful life. Here are a couple of examples of how child therapy might prove helpful:
Are you concerned about your child? Are they struggling to adjust to significant changes in their life? Are they exhibiting problematic behavior? Do you think they could benefit from Hartford therapy for children? Consider setting up a child therapy appointment at Thriveworks in West Hartford.
Thriveworks offers evening and weekend sessions, and accepts most major insurances. Plus, we can often get new clients in for their first appointment within the same week. Give us a call at (860) 553-3374 when you are ready to schedule. We hope to hear from you soon, and we look forward to getting to know your child or teen!
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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