Child and Adolescent Therapy

Child and adolescent therapy at Therapy Services of the Rockies in Fort Collins, Colorado, focuses on helping children and teenagers effectively manage emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. The skilled licensed mental health professionals help your child or teen thrive in school, at work, at home, and in relationships. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today. 

What is child and adolescent therapy?

Child and adolescent therapy at Therapy Services of the Rockies involves counseling sessions tailored to the unique needs of your child or teenager. The compassionate mental health specialists offer a safe space for your child to open up about their struggles and difficult life situations in a nonjudgmental, friendly atmosphere. 

Which conditions can child and adolescent therapy address?

Child and adolescent therapy at Therapy Services of the Rockies can address the following conditions and more:

• Depression
• Anxiety disorders
• Bipolar disorder 
• Eating disorders
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Trauma
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
• Grief
• Personality disorders
• Substance use disorder 
• Stress
• Bullying
• Low self-esteem

Many children and teenagers struggle with more than one such mental health concern at the same time. Therapy Services of the Rockies can address complex conditions.

What are the benefits of child and adolescent therapy?

The advantages your child or teenager can expect when undergoing therapy at Therapy Services of the Rockies include:

• Happier mood
• Sense of calm
• Improved anger management
• Easier concentration
• Better sleep
• Improved productivity
• Healthier interpersonal relationships
• Better communication skills
• Enhanced quality of life

The therapists at Therapy Services of the Rockies are kind and compassionate, making therapy sessions a comfortable and enjoyable experience for younger clients.  

What happens during child and adolescent therapy sessions?

Your child’s therapist gets to know them during a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. They discuss your child’s mental health, moods, thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and lifestyle to determine which type of therapy best suits their needs and goals.

During therapy sessions, your child learns helpful ways to address common challenges, such as difficulty concentrating, sadness, fear, worry, bullying, or low self-esteem, to rediscover joy, confidence, and a sense of calmness. 

Which treatments are available during child and adolescent therapy?

Examples of the treatments available at Therapy Services of the Rockies include:

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
• Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
• Exposure therapy
• Grief and loss counseling
• Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)
• Stress management
• Mindfulness
• Mind-body connections
• Intensive outpatient program
• Partial hospitalization program

The skilled experts offer individualized therapy, family therapy, and group therapy in addition to child and adolescent therapy sessions. 

Schedule child and adolescent therapy sessions at Therapy Services of the Rockies by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.