Therapy for Children & Teens

Nurturing Growth: Specialized Therapy for Children & Teens

Children and teenagers express distress differently from adults. It's tough to see your child struggle, and sometimes, it's hard to tell if it's 'just a phase' or if professional support is needed.

At Arcadian, we understand. We help parents identify signs their child or teen might benefit from a safe space to explore feelings and develop healthier coping skills. Seeking help is a powerful act of love for their well-being.

Common Signs Your Child or Teen Might Benefit

  • Changes in mood/behavior: Persistent sadness, irritability, anger, withdrawal.

    1. Increased anxiety: Excessive worries, difficulty sleeping, school refusal.

    2. Academic struggles: Sudden drop in grades, concentration issues.

    3. Social difficulties: Problems with friends, bullying, isolation.

    4. Behavioral challenges: Defiance, aggression, and anger management.

    5. Coping with big changes: Difficulty adjusting to divorce, loss, or relocation.

    6. Reactions to trauma or stress.

    7. Self-harm or suicidal thoughts (critical: seek immediate help).

    8. Low self-esteem or body image concerns.

    9. Difficulty communicating feelings.

Specialized Care

  • Play Therapy

    For children, play is their natural language. Play therapy offers a safe space where children can explore feelings, resolve conflicts, and practice new behaviors using toys and creative activities. Therapists guide them through difficult experiences and help them improve their social skills.

    Play helps children understand themselves, leading to improved communication, reduced anxiety, and healthier emotional expression.

  • Expressing Through Creativity: Art Therapy

    When words aren't enough, art therapy offers a powerful non-verbal outlet for children and teens to express emotions and reduce stress. Our therapists use various art materials to help young people gain insights and process challenging feelings through creative expression.

    Art therapy unlocks creativity as a pathway to emotional well-being, fostering self-discovery and a unique way for your child to communicate and heal.

  • Navigating Challenges: Behavioral & Cognitive Approaches (CBT/DBT)

    Challenging behaviors often signal unmet needs. We utilize evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help children and teens understand how their thoughts influence their feelings and actions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) elements are integrated experientially to teach crucial skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

    We equip young people with practical tools to manage emotions, navigate social complexities, and build self-control, leading to more positive interactions at home and school.

  • Processing Trauma: EMDR Therapy

    For children and teens who have experienced distressing or traumatic events, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy can be a highly effective approach. Adapted for youth, EMDR helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional impact and allowing for healthy healing without having to talk about the trauma extensively.

    EMDR therapy provides a gentle yet powerful path for children and teens to process past trauma, leading to reduced distress, improved well-being, and renewed hope.

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