Child & Adolescent Services

Need therapy for…

  • ADHD

    ADHD is a neuro-developmental disorder, thought to be deriving from an imbalance in the brain’s “attention center.” Flowing forth from that imbalance are hyperactive, impulsive, and inattentive behaviors. ADHD symptoms often make school based tasks as well as relationships difficult for children and adolescents to manage.

  • ODD

    Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is an impulse control disorder (different category from ADHD) characterized by a behavioral pattern of challenging authority figures. Authority figures can include parents, teachers, coaches, and supervisors. ODD often presents with chronic irritable mood and antagonistic behavior towards peers and siblings.

  • Anxiety

    Anxiety is commonly manifested as a premonition; a dwelling upon future facing events or possibilities. Anxiety can feel like racing thoughts, a sense of fear or dread, or even somatic symptoms like stomach aches or headaches. Sometimes anxiety can begin to drive behavior, and if it reaches an extreme, some kids may even experience panic attacks.

  • Self-Esteem

    There are different kinds of self-esteem. Sometimes low self-esteem feels like you don’t fit in with others. Other times it can feel like you’re not smart enough, not good looking enough, or not (x) enough to (y). However it shows up, low self-esteem can make everything harder. Therapy can help reconnect you to your strengths.

What does therapy for children look like?

Therapy for children can look quite different. In many cases, therapy for younger children will prompt parents and caregivers to manage the child’s environment to facilitate change, rather than expect a young child to change themselves from the inside out.

What does therapy for adolescents look like?

Adolescents typically have increased autonomy in therapy. Depending on the concerns being addressed, adolescents can often work on issues independently from their parents or caregivers. The autonomy granted to adolescents is typically in proportion to their ability to think critically about the concerns being addressed.