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Sometimes things happen to us that leave us feeling ashamed, guilty, anxious, and depressed.
Play therapy, commonly referred to as child therapy, is a sort of therapeutic intervention that aids in addressing and resolving emotional, behavioral, and developmental issues in children and adolescents. It helps kids express their thoughts and feelings in a secure and encouraging atmosphere by using approaches that are age-appropriate.
A licenced mental health practitioner with experience dealing with children, such as a child psychologist, child psychiatrist, or license clinical social worker, can provide child therapy. To assist the child express themselves and understand their experiences, the therapist may employ a variety of strategies, including play therapy, art therapy, or cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Focus of Therapy
Emotional Regulation
Child therapy often focuses on helping children understand and manage their emotions. Therapists work with children to develop healthy coping mechanisms, emotional resilience, and the ability to express their feelings in appropriate ways.
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Building strong social skills is another important focus of child therapy. Therapists help children improve their communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills, enabling them to navigate social interactions and build positive relationships with peers and family members.
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Child therapy often addresses behavioral challenges by teaching children strategies for self-control and positive behavior. Therapists work with children and their families to identify triggers, develop behavior management plans, and implement effective discipline techniques.
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Child therapists provide support and guidance to children who have experienced trauma or loss. They create a safe space for children to express their feelings, process their experiences, and develop coping mechanisms to heal from trauma or grief.
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Child therapy focuses on building a strong sense of self-esteem and self-confidence in children. Therapists help children identify their strengths, develop a positive self-image, and foster a healthy level of self-worth.
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Child therapy often involves working with the child's family to address any underlying family dynamics or issues that may be contributing to the child's challenges. Therapists provide guidance and support to parents/guardians, helping them understand their child's needs and implement strategies to create a supportive and nurturing home environment.
Contact UsHow a therapy can solve your problem?
Counselling may be beneficial if you frequently feel melancholy or overburdened by problems in your life. Therapy can be helpful for a variety of issues, including the inability to focus at work or school, addiction, or thoughts of hurting yourself or another person.
About the author of the service
Nina F. Angeles
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC)
It gives me great pleasure to see clients shed the pain of the past to live their lives to the fullest in the present.
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I believe that mental health therapy should be available to all who would need it; if you do not have insurance or cannot afford the hourly fee, so we can work out a reasonable fee together.
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Individual Therapy
Individual therapy can help with a variety of common mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance misuse, eating disorders
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