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 Wyomissing.
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 Wyomissing, PA 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 Wyomissing, PA 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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We are ready to partner with you on this adventure! Call Thriveworks-Wyomissing, where a counselor trained in working with children can help you understand their concerns and conditions.
What Kinds of Issues Can You Help My Child With?
We understand that some children are sensitive, some are strong willed, and some have others issues they are struggling with. This is just a sampling of the kinds of issues that we can help you and your child with:
- Bullying
- Anxiety/Depression
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Difficulty in Social Situations
- School Concerns
- Behavior Problems
- Autism Concerns
- Grief and Loss
- Divorce
How Does Child Counseling Work?
At-Thriveworks-Wyomissing a child counselor will sit down with you and listen to your concerns. They will help you understand your child, identify the problem and give your family strategies and techniques to overcome your child’s issues.
Sometimes the best course of treatment is working with the child and sometimes it’s best to work with the parents, or even the entire family. Your counselor will help you decide the best course of action for your particular child and family situation. Depending on your child’s age, your counselor may use play therapy (please see our heading for play therapy for additional information).
How Can Thriveworks-Wyomissing Help?
At Thriveworks-Wyomissing, we will connect you with a caring, trained, and licensed child counselor to help you. You can finally be the parent you always wanted to be.
We understand how hectic life can be, so we are available at convenient times for you and your family that fit into your busy schedules.
Let’s talk! Together, let’s help your child. Call or schedule online with a therapist today.
