Counseling for Children & Teens
Empowering Youth To Thrive.
Helping Kids Feel Seen, Understood, & Supported.
Growing up can be hard. Children and teens are learning how to understand their emotions, navigate relationships, handle challenges, and figure out who they are. Sometimes they need a little extra support along the way.
At True Vine Counseling, we provide a safe, welcoming space for children ages 6 and up to talk, play, explore, and grow. Our therapists meet each child where they are and take the time to build a trusting relationship before asking them to open up.
We know that choosing a therapist for your child is a big decision. You want someone who will care about your child, understand their developmental stage, and make them feel comfortable being themselves. Most importantly, you want someone you can trust.
How We Can Help
Your child will benefit from therapy if they are:
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or frequently worried
Struggling with sadness, anger, or big emotions
Having difficulty with friends or relationships
Experiencing problems at school or feeling overwhelmed by school
Struggling with confidence or self-esteem
Having a hard time adjusting to a change or transition
Working through grief or loss
Experiencing family conflict or changes at home
Having difficulty expressing what they are feeling
Simply not seeming like themselves lately
Sometimes you know something is going on before your child has the words to tell you what it is. Counseling can give them a safe place to figure it out.
What Therapy Looks Like
Therapy looks different for a six-year-old than it does for a sixteen-year-old.
For younger children, therapy may include play, creative activities, stories, and other developmentally appropriate ways of expressing and understanding emotions. As children grow, sessions may become more conversational and focused on helping them make sense of their experiences and relationships.
No matter their age, our first priority is building trust.
We take time to get to know your child, understand what they need, and create a space where they can feel comfortable being themselves. We meet them where they are while gently encouraging growth.
A Safe Place To Be Themselves
We believe children and teens do best when they feel safe, understood, and accepted.
Rather than simply focusing on changing a behavior, we get curious about what may be underneath it. Anxiety, anger, withdrawal, perfectionism, and conflict can all be ways a child is communicating that something feels difficult.
Our therapists use age-appropriate, attachment-based approaches to help children and teens understand their emotions, develop healthy coping skills, build confidence, and strengthen their relationships.
We do not believe your child needs to be "fixed." We want them to discover that their feelings make sense, their experiences matter, and they are capable of handling life's challenges.
You Are Part Of The Process
We believe parents are an important part of a child's healing.
Depending on your child's age, needs, and goals, we may partner with you throughout the counseling process. We can help you better understand what your child may be experiencing, strengthen communication, and find ways to support your child at home.
We also respect your child's need for privacy and work to create a healthy balance between your involvement as a parent and your child's need to have a space of their own.
Our goal is not only to help your child feel better. It is to help your family understand one another better and grow together.
Take The Next Step
If you are wondering whether counseling could help your child, we would be honored to talk with you.
Let's help your child feel more confident, connected, and supported.