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Child and Adolescent Counseling & Therapy

Our Child and Adolescent / Teen therapists include clinicians who specialize in the treatment of children and teenagers. We treat children from the age of 2 to 18 with various needs. Our clinicians are trained in evidence-based treatments including:

  • Family play therapy
  • Play therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • OCD ERP interventions
  • Behavioral Interventions
  • Social Skills Training
  • Psychoeducation
  • School Consultation

The clinician will meet with you and your child for an initial intake evaluation. They will discuss your concerns and to develop a specific treatment plan. Clinicians may use behavioral measures and parent / teacher-report measures to assess progress throughout treatment. We work closely with teachers, physicians, and psychiatrists as needed to ensure continuity of care and generalization of progress. Our clinicians are experts in concerns of childhood/adolescents including Anxiety, Depression, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, social skills difficulties, behavioral concerns, obsessive compulsions, parent-child relational concerns, school problems, stress and adjustment, and family stress.

cognitive dynamic therapy for teens and adolescentAdolescent / Teen Challenges

Your teenager is going through many changes. This could include strong moods, identity confusion, managing social media conflict, new relationships, and more. In addition, there could be issues affecting school performance like impulsive actions, easily distracted, restless or difficulty remembering academic content. See more struggles and challenges below:

  • Mood Fluctuations
  • Identity Confusion
  • School and Learning Problems
  • Family Conflicts
  • Transition to College
  • Issues Specific to Pre-Adolescent & Adolescent Girls

Child, Family and Teen Therapists

Please click on the links to learn more from our Children & Adolescents / Teen counseling staff:

David A. Morris, LCSW

Kelly Meinhart, LPC

Leslie Brouse, LCSW

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