CHILD THERAPY
Facing Challenges With Your Child's Emotional Well-Being?
Is your child stuck on persistent worries or experiencing unexpected outbursts?
And do you feel like you've tried everything to help your child??
We recognize the challenges and overwhelming nature of seeking a child therapist. We are committed to making this process as seamless as possible for you. Our goal is to provide a supportive and understanding environment either in-person or virtually, ensuring that accessing the right care for your child is a straightforward and compassionate experience. Let us guide you through this journey and help your child thrive emotionally and mentally.
Play Therapy: A World of Healing Possibilities
Children often communicate and process their emotions through play. Play Therapy is a specialized therapeutic approach that allows children to express themselves, explore their feelings, and make sense of their experiences in a way that feels natural to them. Our experienced child play therapists create a safe and engaging space where children can play freely, using toys, games, and creative activities to express themselves.
Benefits of Play Therapy for Children:
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Expressive Outlet: Play provides a non-verbal outlet for children to express emotions, experiences, and thoughts that may be difficult to articulate verbally.
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Emotional Regulation: Through play, children learn to identify and regulate their emotions, developing essential emotional intelligence skills.
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Building Trust: Play Therapy helps build a trusting therapeutic relationship between the child and the therapist, creating a foundation for effective treatment.
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Problem-Solving Skills: Children learn problem-solving skills, conflict resolution, and coping mechanisms through guided play, enhancing their ability to navigate challenges.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Empowering Children with Positive Thinking
CBT is a goal-oriented therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. In the context of children's therapy, CBT is adapted to meet the developmental needs of each child, helping them build resilience and develop positive coping strategies.
Benefits of CBT for Children:
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Cognitive Restructuring: Children learn to identify and challenge negative thought patterns, promoting positive thinking and self-esteem.
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Skill Building: CBT equips children with practical skills to manage stress, anxiety, and other challenges, fostering emotional resilience.
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Adaptive Behavioral: Through targeted interventions, CBT helps children disengage in behaviors that may be hindering their personal and academic growth, while utilizing new ones.
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Empowerment: CBT empowers children by teaching them to take an active role in their emotional well-being, providing them with tools to navigate life's challenges.
Collaborative Approach: Working with Parents at In View Counseling
At In View Counseling, we know the importance of involving parents in the therapeutic process. Our child therapists collaborate closely with parents to ensure a unified and supportive approach to their child's well-being. We offer:
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Parent Education: We provide parents with insights into their child's therapeutic journey, helping them understand the strategies and interventions practiced during sessions.
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Parent/Child Interaction Sessions: These sessions allow parents to actively participate in the therapeutic process, fostering stronger parent-child bonds and reinforcing therapeutic goals at home.
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Skill Transfer: We equip parents with practical tools and strategies to support their child's emotional growth, ensuring that the benefits of therapy extend beyond the therapy room.
Why Choose In View Counseling for Children's Therapy?
Expertise
Our child therapists are highly trained and experienced in using evidence-based practices, ensuring the highest quality of care for your child. Practice owner and psychotherapist Erica Cornelius is a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor with the Association for Play Therapy.
Compassion
We approach each child with empathy and understanding, creating a safe space for them to explore and express themselves.
Holistic Approach
Our therapeutic approach considers the unique needs of each child, addressing emotional, cognitive, and behavioral aspects for comprehensive growth.
Enhance Your Child's Coping Strategies
Invest in your child's emotional well-being and future success. Contact us at In View Counseling and get started on a journey of positive transformation for your child through Play Therapy and CBT.
We invite you to schedule a brief consultation with one of our counselors who can help be part of the change.
