Psychotherapy • Individual — Children & Adolescents

Developmentally appropriate support for emotional, behavioral, social, academic, and family challenges.

At Restore Psychological Services, we provide individual therapy for children and adolescents who may be experiencing emotional, behavioral, social, academic, or family-related challenges. We recognize that children and teenagers communicate and process their experiences differently than adults, and treatment is adapted to each child's developmental level, personality, strengths, and individual needs.

A child and therapist playing with toys

Supporting the Whole Child

Therapy may be helpful for children and adolescents experiencing concerns such as:

  • Anxiety and excessive worry
  • Depression and low mood
  • Trauma and traumatic experiences
  • Post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSD)
  • Adjustment difficulties and significant life transitions
  • Grief and loss
  • Behavioral difficulties
  • Emotional regulation and anger
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • School-related difficulties and academic stress
  • Social difficulties and peer relationships
  • Low self-esteem and confidence
  • Family and relationship difficulties
  • Separation and attachment-related concerns
  • Obsessive thoughts, fears, and anxiety-related behaviors
  • Difficulties coping with stress or major changes
  • Self-harm and other high-risk behaviors, when clinically appropriate

Our goal is to create a safe, supportive, and engaging therapeutic environment where children and adolescents can express themselves, develop healthy coping skills, build emotional awareness, and learn strategies to navigate challenges.

Developmentally Appropriate Therapy

Children do not always have the words to explain what they are feeling or experiencing. For younger clients, therapy may incorporate play, creativity, and other expressive approaches to help children communicate and process emotions in ways that feel natural to them. Modalities may include:

  • Play Therapy
  • Art Therapy
  • Sand Tray Therapy

For adolescents, therapy may place greater emphasis on conversation, skill development, self-awareness, problem-solving, and collaboration, while still incorporating creative and experiential interventions when appropriate.

Evidence-Based Treatments

When clinically appropriate, treatment may incorporate structured, evidence-based interventions designed to address specific concerns and developmental needs, including:

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
  • MAPS
  • Coping Cat for Anxiety
  • The Incredible Years

Treatment is individualized, and interventions are selected based on the child's or adolescent's presenting concerns, developmental stage, treatment goals, family circumstances, and clinical needs.