children and teens

 
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It all started when…

As every caregiver knows, change is the only consistency with raising children and teens. Bodies and brains change, friends change, life circumstances and family structures change. This can all be difficult for kids to make sense of, and even more difficult to process in a healthy way, often resulting in behaviors and feelings that cause greater even hurt. If you and your child need help navigating these complicated paths, please call for a free consultation.

Therapy for your child or teen could be helpful if you or they are experiencing any of the following:

  • Depression and anxiety

  • Divorce

  • Grief

  • Trauma

  • Attachment difficulties

  • Bullying

  • Cutting and self-harm

  • Life transitions and changes

  • Family substance abuse

  • Social complexities and difficulties

  • Mental illness

  • Difficult Behaviors

What does therapy look like?

In therapy, the counselor will help your child or adolescent break big problems into smaller parts, making the issue easier to navigate in a way that is safe and productive.

Additionally, children experience the world differently than adults. They work out their challenges through play and creativity. At Live Well, we work within this language as we week to hear their experience and guide them through play, art, and storytelling. This is especially helpful with younger children who don’t yet have the language to verbalize their emotions.

Adolescents can also benefit from art and some play in therapy as a means of helping them define and express feelings and stories that are difficult to process. Through this modality, they can gain confidence to challenge self-defeating thoughts and behaviors, moving toward greater contentment with life.

In working with children and teens, it can often be exceptionally valuable to work with their families, as well. The aim in family therapy is to integrate the work that has been done in individual therapy, so the family unit works better as a whole. At Live Well, we specialize in family counseling. Read more about Family Counseling here.

Raising children presents so many unique challenges, and unique opportunities. If you are needing support, please call now for a free consultation. We look forward to hearing you.