Therapy can be incredibly beneficial for children/adolescents, offering a supportive environment where they can express themselves, learn coping skills, and work through challenges.
STAR provides individual therapy to children 6-10 (in person only, limited amount of slots)
STAR provides individual therapy to adolescents ages 11-17 (virtual only)
Here’s how therapy can help your child:
Emotional Expression and Processing: Many children struggle to express their emotions verbally, especially when they’re feeling overwhelmed or confused. Therapy offers a safe space where children can express themselves through words, art, play, or other activities, helping them understand and process their feelings.
Coping Mechanisms: Therapy equips children with tools to manage stress, anxiety, and other difficult emotions. Techniques like deep breathing, mindfulness, or grounding exercises can help children calm down when they’re feeling overwhelmed, improving their ability to handle challenging situations.
Behavioral Change: Therapy can assist children in understanding and managing their behavior, particularly when they exhibit challenging or disruptive actions.We will work with your child to identify triggers for negative behaviors, offer positive reinforcement, and teach alternative ways to express frustration or anger.
Building Self-Esteem: Many children face challenges with self-worth, whether from peer pressure, academic struggles, or family dynamics. Therapy can help build a child’s confidence by focusing on their strengths, promoting self-compassion, and teaching them to value themselves.
Social Skills Development: Children often struggle with social interactions, especially when dealing with shyness, bullying, or trouble making friends. Therapy can help children learn appropriate social behaviors, practice empathy, and develop stronger social connections with peers and adults.
Trauma and Grief Healing: Children who have experienced trauma (such as abuse, loss of a loved one, or a significant life change) can greatly benefit from therapy. We will guide them through the healing process, helping them understand and cope with their experiences in a healthy way.
