Thriveworks child & teen counseling in Williamsville 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 and adolescents can attend and benefit from therapy.
Child & teen counseling works by using multiple techniques, tailored to fit the child or teen’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 (CBT), dialectic behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, child & teen counselors have the expertise and experience to help young individuals at their level.
The length of child & teen counseling at Thriveworks in Williamsville, NY depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child & teen counseling sessions will last for several months.
Child and Adolescent Therapy in Buffalo, NY
At Thriveworks in Buffalo, NY, we understand that childhood and adolescence can be challenging times. Our licensed child therapists are here to support your child through these stages, ensuring their mental and emotional well-being.
Reach out to our office in Buffalo, NY to get started today with a therapist who can address your child’s needs. Call us at (716) 453-2877.
Therapy for Adolescents and Teenagers
The teenage brain is still developing, often leading to impulsive behavior and heightened emotions. Approximately 1 in 5 teenagers have a diagnosable mental illness, yet only 50% receive the help they need.
If you suspect your adolescent is struggling, seeking professional help can make a significant difference. Our adolescent counselors at Thriveworks in Buffalo, NY, are experienced in addressing various issues, including:
- Depression
- Anxiety (including social and school-related anxiety)
- Social media or video game addiction
- Bullying
- Changes in family life (deployment, loss, divorce, etc.)
- Drug use
- Self-harm
- Eating concerns/disorders
- Self-esteem issues
- Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Anger management
Therapy for Children and Youth
Seeing your child happy brings immense joy, but seeing them hurt can be heartbreaking. Children are still learning about the world and their place in it, and their experiences during these formative years can significantly impact their future. Our licensed child therapists at Thriveworks in Buffalo, NY, are skilled in helping children with various issues, such as:
- Trouble adapting to a new school or lifestyle
- Family loss
- Parental separation or divorce
- Bullying
- Social anxiety/extreme shyness
- ADHD
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to physical and/or emotional abuse
- Adverse childhood events (ACEs)
Our therapists use age-appropriate methods to treat each child and involve parents in the therapy process to ensure comprehensive support.
Make a Therapy Appointment for You and Your Child at Thriveworks in Buffalo, NY
We strive to make the intake process easy and comfortable for both parents and children. Call Thriveworks Buffalo today at (716) 453-2877 to start your child’s path toward a happier, healthier life.
