Children and teenagers can experience challenges that affect their emotions, behavior, relationships, school, and family life.
At QC Counselor, our therapists provide age-appropriate, individualized counseling to help children and adolescents understand their emotions, develop healthy coping skills, build confidence, and navigate difficult experiences.
How Chilld & Adolescent Therapy Can Help
Growing up comes with challenges, but sometimes a child or teenager needs additional support. Therapy can provide a safe, supportive environment where young people can express themselves, learn new skills, and work through concerns with the guidance of a trained professional.
QC Counselor's therapists can help with:
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Anxiety and excessive worry
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Depression and mood concerns
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School-related stress
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Social difficulties
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Behavioral concerns
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Emotional regulation
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Anger and frustration
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Trauma and difficult experiences
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Grief and loss
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Family changes
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Self-esteem and confidence
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ADHD and attention-related challenges
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Autism spectrum and neurodevelopmental concerns
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Relationship difficulties
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Life transitions
Therapy for Different Ages and Stages
Children
Young children may not always have the words to explain what they're feeling. Therapy can provide age-appropriate ways for children to understand and express emotions, develop coping skills, and work through challenges at home, school, or with peers.
"Tweens"
The transition into adolescence can bring changes in friendships, school, family relationships, identity, and emotional well-being. Therapy can help tweens build confidence, manage emotions, and develop healthy ways of coping.
Teenagers
Adolescence can bring significant emotional and social challenges. Our therapists provide a supportive space where teens can talk openly, develop coping strategies, improve relationships, and work through concerns in a way that respects their growing independence.
What Can I Expect From Child & Adolescent Therapy?
Building a Connection
A strong therapeutic relationship is an important part of counseling. Your child's therapist will take time to understand their personality, strengths, concerns, and individual needs.
Understanding the Bigger Picture
Children's and teens' emotional and behavioral challenges can be influenced by many factors, including family relationships, school, friendships, developmental changes, and difficult experiences.
Developing Healthy Coping Skills
Therapy can help young people recognize emotions, manage stress, communicate more effectively, solve problems, and develop strategies for handling difficult situations.
Involving Parents & Caregivers
Depending on the child's age, needs, and treatment goals, parents or caregivers may be involved in different ways throughout the therapy process. Your therapist will discuss how family involvement can best support your child's progress.
How We Help: Our Approach
There are many different approaches to therapy and there isn't one approach that works for everyone.
Therapists at QC Counselor have many different areas of expertise and use a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet each client's individual and unique needs and goals.
Learn about evidence-based therapies used at QC Counselor, below:
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, focused therapy with a strong evidence-based for effectiveness for depression, anxiety, insomnia, eating disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and several other areas of focus.
DBT
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a model blending CBT, acceptance-based therapy, and mindfulness, and has been shown to be an effective treatment for personality disorders, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.
Person-Centered Therapy
A therapeutic approach based on
Genuineness, Empathy, and Acceptance.
The cornerstone of how QC Counselor clinicians treat their clients.
CPT for PTSD
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an 8-12 session, evidence-based, gold standard treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing started as a treatment for PTSD but has grown into an effective intervention for anxiety and emotional regulation.
AT-R
A Registered Art Therapist (AT-R) is a specific specialization for a Licensed Counselor that uses art to process emotional events, reinforce emotional growth, and express that which sometimes can't be expressed with words alone.
PE for PTSD
Prolonged Exposure (PE) is another short duration, evidence based, gold standard treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). One of the oldest in our field!
TF-CBT
Trauma-Focused CBT is a short term, evidence-based intervention for children and adolescents (aged 3-18) who have experienced trauma.
Counseling acronyms are overwhelming...
...getting support will not be.
When Should My Child See a Therapist?
Parents sometimes wonder whether a behavior or emotional change is simply part of growing up or whether their child could benefit from additional support.
Consider talking with a therapist if you notice persistent or significant changes such as:
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Increased anxiety or worry
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Changes in mood
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Withdrawal from friends or family
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Frequent anger or emotional outbursts
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Difficulty managing emotions
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Changes in school performance
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Problems with friendships or social situations
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Major changes following a loss or stressful event
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Ongoing behavioral concerns
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Difficulty adjusting to family changes
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Persistent problems with sleep or daily routines
You don't need to wait for a problem to become severe before reaching out. A therapist can help you understand what your child may be experiencing and determine whether counseling could be beneficial.
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Therapy
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Insurance
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Appointments
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How to schedule your first appointment
Meet Our Child & Adolescent Therapists
Jessica
Tuckey
tLMHC
Teens, Adults
Meagan
Moller
LMHC, ATR
Teens, Adults
Emily
Clifton
LISW
Kids, Teens, Adults
Carli Klinkenberg
LISW
Teens, Adults
Mollie Schmelzer
LMHC
Kids, Teens, Adults
Kiely
Suhr
LMHC
Kids, Teens, Adults