Child Psychotherapy in Wellesley, MA
If your child is experiencing mental, emotional, or behavioral challenges, our child psychotherapy may offer the support and guidance they need. Colony Care understands that many children face normal concerns or developmental setbacks, but there are times when professional intervention can be beneficial. Our child psychotherapy sessions involve therapeutic conversations and interactions between a skilled therapist and your child or family.
What are the Benefits of Child Psychotherapy?
Child psychotherapy can help children and families
- understand issues
- resolve problems
- find common ground
- modify behavior
- set goals
- make positive changes
- reduce problems at home, in school, and in forming friendships
- help with healthy development and habits into adulthood
Approach to Child Psychotherapy
It is important to find an approach to child psychotherapy that works for you and your child. There are several types with different techniques and interventions.
- Therapy with children – can include talking, playing, or other activities to help the child express feelings and thoughts. Older children may meet with a therapist alone, as the situation permits.
- Therapy with parent – it is common for therapy to include the parent, especially when children are young. Sometimes therapists work with the parents alone.
- Working with the whole family – some types of therapy include working with the whole family or other important adults in the child’s life (for example, a grandparent or teacher).
- Parent-focused approach – parents talk with the therapist about the child’s behavior and feelings.
- Observational approach – some therapists may observe parents and children together and then make suggestions for finding different ways to react.
- Group therapy – therapy for children can be done one-on-one or in groups.
- Behavioral therapy – a broad term for many approaches, but the goal is to reinforce desirable behaviors and eliminate unwanted ones.
- Cognitive behavior therapy – helps improve a child’s moods, anxiety, and behavior by examining confused or distorted patterns of thinking.
Sometimes, a combination of therapies is the most effective for helping a child. In some situations, a combination of medication with psychotherapy may be more effective to reach the desired outcomes.
Which Disorders Can Psychotherapy Treat?
Psychotherapy is usually discussed after you have met with your primary care physician. As you have an open relationship with your provider, he or she may recommend additional help for your child.
A mental health provider may conduct a comprehensive evaluation before your child starts therapy. This can be a good indicator to your child’s mental health and get an idea of which therapy would be helpful.
Some mental health issues that psychotherapy helps with include:
- ADHD
- ADD
- Anxiety
- Disruptive behavior disorders
- PTSD
- Depression
Schedule an Appointment Today!
Take the first step towards supporting your child’s mental health and well-being. Contact Colony Care today to schedule a child psychotherapy session and provide your child with the support they need to thrive.