Therapy for Children

We believe children have endless potential for positivity and growth. We strive to create safe and comfortable experiences for children, which will enable them to share their important feelings with a therapist. We also combine play therapy and art therapy for children to help them unravel their thoughts and explore the playground of life.

Why is it Important to Provide Therapy for Children?

Parents or caretakers play a vital role in finding a child therapist for their children. Therapy for children is a way to provide a safe space for your child to explore and express how they are feeling. It helps them to process feelings, thoughts, and experiences under the gentle guidance of a professional therapist trained in child development.

how Therapy for Children can help

A child therapist might utilize play therapy or art therapy to get to the root of what troubles a child. They may teach the child cognitive skills, which involve healthy ways to process the events and problems in their lives. Therapy helps a child explore their emotions and develop emotional regulation skills, which are important in day-to-day life. It also provides a chance for children to have a healthy and trusting relationship with another adult - their therapist - outside of the home. With their therapist, they can talk about their feelings, worries, fears, phobias, being bullied, and other relationship, family, or peer issues.

What Should you Consider When Searching for a child therapist?

It is important to choose the right child therapist. You need someone with the right qualifications and experience in dealing with the kind of problems your child may be facing. Child therapists at Trust Mental Health are empathic, respectful, and offer an environment that is conducive to healing.

Your child’s therapist will first build a rapport with your child. This will demonstrate to the child that they can trust this new adult in their life. Once rapport is developed, the therapist will gently introduce and build upon therapeutic skills for your child to learn.

JOINT THERAPY FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN

We work with parents to help them become emotionally closer to their children. It can be difficult for a parent to navigate the growing pains of childhood and adolescence. If you feel a disconnect with your child or teenager, we can help you connect through the use of evidence-based skills.

Trust Mental Health has a team of BIPOC therapists that offer therapy in California. Our team is experienced in working with children and families. If you are interested in therapy for children or therapy for teens, please schedule a free 15 minute session. We will match you with a therapist best suited to your individual needs.