Our counselors in Tucson, AZ offer child therapy

Child Therapy in Tucson, AZ—Pima County Therapists

Childhood should be a time of blissful happiness and adventures. As a parent, you want your child to succeed in life while being the happiest they can be. So, when your child is struggling, it hurts you as well.

Fortunately, the counselors in Tucson, AZ have years of experience working with children to overcome their emotional, mental, and behavioral challenges so they can continue to thrive. We offer in-person counseling and online counseling for children. If you would like to schedule and appointment, give us a call today.

What Is Child Therapy?

As we grow, our brains mature with us. Adults have vastly different brains than a 7-year-old. This means kids process the world around them differently, often in a way confusing to adults. Counseling for children reflects this unique way children process the world. Thriveworks Tucson is always a client-centered therapy, which means we will adjust our techniques to get on the level your child is at. For example, if they are dealing with a trauma that they aren’t ready to talk about, we won’t push them until they are ready. There are other ways to work through a problem or difficult emotional topic than sitting down to talk about it. Children often process the world in non-verbal ways, and our Pima county counselors are pros at deciphering these non-verbal clues and helping your child understand themselves and the world better.

Specifically, we see children for issues such as:

• Change in appetite
• Significant weight loss or gain
• Difficult sleeping
• Unwarranted aggression
• Persistent anxiety and nerves
• Failing or worsening grades
• Social isolation
• Self-harm
• Expression of suicidal thoughts
• Recent changes in family (move, loss of a family member, etc.)
• Traumatic experiences
• ADHD
• Concerns about autism
• Increase self-confidence
• COVID-19 stress
• Adjusting to homeschooling and work-from-home

Every child has their own, individual thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Thriveworks Tucson has caring, trained professionals who understand the intricacies of a child’s mind and are here to lovingly direct their steps towards a path of healing and growth.

What Will a Child Therapy Session Be Like? 

Depending on the age of your child and the circumstance they are in, a therapy session will look differently every time. For older children or ones who are open to verbally talking about their experience, a safe, unbiased space away from outside pressure could be all they need to begin processing tough emotions. Other times, children don’t have the awareness or drive to process their experiences. This is when advanced techniques can be useful. Our Pima county counselors have been trained in numerous of these techniques, including:

• Art therapy
• Music therapy
• Play therapy (Using play to explore hidden or misunderstood emotions and memories)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (identifying negative thoughts and the behaviors associated with them and replacing them with positive ones)
• Developing coping methods
• Practicing relaxing techniques
• Behavioral therapy

Scheduling Child Therapy at Thriveworks Tucson

Child therapy is an incredibly versatile and helpful tool for children going through tough times. Thriveworks Tucson believes in giving the best possible mental and behavioral health care to our children, and that includes being up to date on the most recent counseling techniques and practices. You can rest assured that your child is in good hands when they come to Tucson, AZ counseling.

If you have questions about child therapy or want to schedule an appointment today, go to our website or give us a call. We have both in-person and online child therapy. We also offer evening and weekend appointments, accept most major insurances, and provide additional benefits to our clients.