Frequently Asked Questions

I work with school-aged children., ages 4-18 years old.

Children and teens can benefit from counseling when they are struggling with emotions, behavior, relationships, or major life changes. This might include anxiety, difficulty at school, friendship challenges, family transitions, or big emotions that feel hard to manage.

Counseling provides a safe space for children and teens to express themselves, build coping skills, and gain support.

The first session is focused on getting to know your child and learning more about your family’s concerns and goals for counseling. Caregivers may spend part of the session sharing background information, and your child will have time to begin building comfort and rapport. This helps create a plan that best supports your child moving forward.

Therapy with children often looks different from therapy with adults. Children naturally express themselves through play, creativity, and storytelling. Depending on your child’s age and needs, sessions may include play therapy, sandtray therapy, conversation, or skill-building activities that help them explore emotions and develop coping strategies.

Caregiver involvement is an important part of supporting a child’s progress. While sessions may focus on the child individually, I collaborate with caregivers by sharing general themes, offering strategies, and discussing ways to support your child at home while maintaining your child’s trust and privacy.

Therapy works best when teens feel safe speaking openly. While specific details from sessions are typically kept confidential, I collaborate with caregivers by sharing general themes, progress, and ways to support your teen at home. If there are any safety concerns, caregivers will always be informed.

Your child may occasionally miss part of the school day. While it’s natural to worry about missed class time, therapy can be incredibly beneficial for your child’s emotional well-being, focus, and coping skills—often helping them succeed more in school in the long run.

I provide an official excuse for school when needed, and sessions are scheduled thoughtfully to minimize disruption. Many parents find that the benefits of regular counseling outweigh the short periods of missed school.

The length of counseling varies depending on your child’s needs and goals. Some children benefit from short-term support focused on a specific concern, while others may benefit from longer-term counseling. We will regularly review progress and adjust the plan as needed.

Sessions are tailored to each child’s developmental level and personality. Approaches may include client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, and sandtray therapy. These evidence-based approaches help children express emotions, build coping skills, and strengthen confidence.

Yes! We accept both in-network and out of network insurances. We are contracted with BlueCross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, UMR, Aetna, and Cigna. Most Medicaid plans are also accepted.

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