Child Therapy
Our Child Therapy services provide a safe and nurturing space where children can express their emotions, develop coping skills, and build resilience. Through compassionate, evidence-based therapy, we help children navigate their feelings and experiences in a way that promotes emotional well-being and healthy development.
What to Expect
We believe in working collaboratively with parents and caregivers to support a child's mental health. Our therapists provide guidance, parenting strategies, and resources to help reinforce positive progress at home.
How Child Therapy Can Help
Children may experience a range of emotional and behavioral difficulties as they grow. Our therapy sessions can help with:
Anxiety and stress management
Behavioral concerns and emotional regulation
Coping with grief, trauma, or loss
Social skills and peer relationships
Adjusting to family changes (divorce, relocation, new siblings, etc.)
Low self-esteem and confidence building
Academic and school-related stress
Our Approach
Play Therapy
Helping children express their emotions through play-based techniques.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Enhances emotional regulation and stress management.
Art and Expressive Therapy
Using creative methods to explore feelings and experiences.
Meet our Experts in Child Therapy
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Aleia Durston MSW, LGSW
Specialities: EMDR, Trauma and Abuse Recovery, Children (6+), Family Systems, Young Adults, Life Transitions, Spiritual Concerns, Chronic/Terminal Illness, ADHD, Relational Challenges, Anxiety, Depression, High-Conflict Couples, Parent-Adolescent Relationships
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Fiona Tranquillo, MA, LMFT
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, OCD, Child Psychology, Couples Therapy, Prepare/Enrich Premarital Counseling, Family Conflict, Anger Management, Life Transitions.
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Kristen Hawkins, MA, LPC, ATR
Specialties: Art Therapy, AIR Networking, EMDR, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders.
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Kya Matvick, BA, Graduate Intern
Specialities: Children 10+, anxiety, OCD, depression, family and relationship challenges, and life transitions
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Tanya Larson, MA, MFT
Specialties: Children (8+ up), Family Systems, Young Adults, Life Transitions, Spiritual Concerns, Relational Challenges, Anxiety, Depression, High-Conflict Couples, Parent-Adolescent Relationships, Vocational Ministry.