Child Therapists

Child Therapists - Westchester, NY

There are many issues that can prevent your child from living a fulfilled and happy life. Despite their youth and innocence, they can face the same struggles as adults. Depression, anxiety and behavioral issues are common themes that we see in children. It is important to know this is common and happens to children from all walks of life. 

That being said, we are sure that you want your child to break free of harmful thought patterns and find new, healthier strategies to cope with their mental struggles. Here at Westchester Therapy, we work with a wide directory of therapists who specialize in various forms of children’s therapy. Find a safe place for your child to communicate their feelings, with a calm and mediated environment used to promote the effectiveness of the counseling sessions. 

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Your Child Needs Therapy: Key Signs

It can be a hard thing as a parent to consider that your child needs a therapist. Most parents struggle with the idea of this, but it is important to understand that your child needing therapy doesn’t indicate a fault or flaw in them. They may simply be trapped in negative thought patterns, and child behavioral therapy may be what they need to overcome their issues. Common issues that we see in children include:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Behavioral issues at home
• Behavioral issues at school
• Processing grief
• Processing traumatic experience(s)
• Academic struggles

Allowing your child a space to speak freely and feel their emotions is highly beneficial to their emotional development. With therapy, your child has a confidant – a trusted person who can take in their worries and problems and work through them in a healthy and professional way. 

Childhood is an incredibly turbulent time for any individual, where new and challenging situations are met with uncertainty and lack of life experience. We want your child to meet these situations with a developed sense of confidence and wellbeing, equipping them with vital tools for wellbeing that they will carry into later life.

If you are uncertain about which therapy route to take, we have created a simple quiz. It takes five minutes to complete, and your responses will allow us to match you with the best therapist for your particular needs.  

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Therapy for Children & The Benefits

As mentioned previously, the earlier stages of childhood are turbulent – a constant state of change. Despite the stress this can bring up for a child, there is a benefit to seeking counseling at this stage – the younger a child is, the better they adapt to new situations. The formative years of a child’s life are between 0-8, and this is where they learn at a pace far more rapid than any other stage in life. We see a surge of development in cognitive, social, emotional and physical understanding.  

With a variety of therapy routes available, including CBT, our therapists will allow your child the space they need to discover who they are. Whether this be through healing, growing and moving past certain struggles or traumas, we work to identify the root cause of negative thought patterns and habitual behaviors. With our highly effective strategies, we have enriched the quality of life for many children, equipping them with the skills they need to process their pain in a healthy way. 

By instilling a sense of ownership over their wellbeing in early life, you are effectively giving your child a better chance at being an emotionally stable adult. Many people, even in later life, struggle to recognize their own state of wellbeing and fail to adopt healthy coping strategies. We believe these should be introduced as early as possible to benefit them throughout their whole life. 

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Therapy for Adolescents & The Benefits

It may seem entirely different to childhood, but the years of adolescence share similarities in the levels of change that teenagers face. These are years filled with discovery, excitement and change. During these years, we learn more about our identity and what makes us unique. A turbulent time for all, but for some, it can be incredibly difficult and frustrating. 

Chaotic emotions and rebellion can trigger negative thought patterns and habitual behaviors. And oftentimes, parents may feel they have lost their connection to their teen, like there is a growing gap in understanding of who they are and what support they need. Even the healthiest homes can face heightened emotions during these years – it is a normal part of growing up. But the way we can help at Westchester is by serving as a neutral space for your teens to let their guard down. Acting as a non-judgmental confidant, our therapists are trained in a range of psychological methods. We help your teens to find healthy coping strategies and wellbeing tools that they can use not only in their current years, but also in later life. 

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Take Our Quiz

Here at Westchester Therapy, we want to make sure that you’re matched with the right children’s therapist for your child’s counseling needs. We have created a simple quiz that takes less than five minutes to complete. We will use your answers to understand who you are and what you’re looking for so we can match you with the most appropriate therapist. Click here to take the quiz.