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Specialized Care for Growing Minds

Empowering Youth at Every Developmental Milestone

Parent Testimonial: Youth Counseling Services

"When my son started withdrawing and his grades dropped, we felt helpless. Your youth counseling services changed everything. His counselor connected with him immediately, creating a space where he felt understood and respected.

What impressed me most was how the counselor included us as parents while still respecting his privacy. We learned practical ways to support him without overstepping, and he gained tools to manage his anxiety.

Today, he's back to his old self—engaged in school, playing sports, and talking openly with us. He still faces challenges, but now has the confidence to handle them. Thank you for helping our son find his way and strengthening our entire family in the process."

 

- Jennifer M., mother of Michael, 15

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Mission

To create a foundation of hope, resilience, and emotional well-being for all young people by providing accessible, evidence-based mental health support tailored to each developmental stage. We are committed to empowering youth with the skills and resources they need to navigate life's challenges, fostering environments where they feel heard, valued, and understood. Through early intervention, compassionate care, and collaboration with families and communities, we strive to build a future where every child and adolescent can thrive mentally, emotionally, and socially.

Early Childhood (0-5 years)

Primary Approaches

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  • Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)

    • Relationship-based therapy addressing attachment and trauma

    • Involves parent-child dyads to improve interaction patterns

    • Especially effective for very young children with trauma exposure

  • Play Therapy

    • Non-directive approaches for younger children

    • Therapist-facilitated play as communication medium

    • Allows expression through toys and activities rather than words

  • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

    • Live coaching for parents to improve interactions

    • Two phases: Child-Directed Interaction and Parent-Directed Interaction

    • Particularly effective for behavioral problems ages 2-7

  • Filial Therapy

    • Parents trained as therapeutic agents for their children

    • Weekly sessions teaching parents play therapy techniques

    • Empowers caregivers as primary intervention providers

 

Secondary Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Interventions

  • Circle of Security

  • The Incredible Years (early childhood component)

  • Child-Centered Play Therapy

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Child Therapist

School-Age Children (6-12 years)

Primary Approaches

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  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • Age-appropriate cognitive strategies

    • Concrete activities and visual aids

    • Focus on behavioral management and thought identification

  • Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)

    • Structured approach for trauma exposure

    • Parallel parent and child components

    • Gradually addressing trauma narratives

  • Family Therapy Models

    • Structural Family Therapy

    • Strategic Family Therapy

    • Solution-Focused Family Therapy

  • Play Therapy (Directive)

    • More structured and goal-oriented than for younger children

    • Integration with verbal processing

    • Therapeutic games and activities with specific aims

 

Secondary Approaches

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Art and Expressive Therapies

  • Social Skills Groups

  • Mindfulness-Based Interventions (simplified)

  • Behavioral Parent Training

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Adolescents (13-18 years)

Primary Approaches

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  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Adolescents

    • Skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance

    • Mindfulness practices and interpersonal effectiveness

    • Group and individual components

  • Interpersonal Therapy for Adolescents (IPT-A)

    • Focus on relationships and social functioning

    • Addressing role transitions, grief, interpersonal disputes

    • Time-limited approach (12-16 sessions)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Values clarification

    • Psychological flexibility

    • Mindfulness components adapted for teens

  • Motivational Interviewing

    • Especially useful for substance use and risk behaviors

    • Non-confrontational approach to ambivalence about change

    • Respects adolescent autonomy while promoting health

 

Secondary Approaches

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

  • Group Therapy (various models)

  • Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders

  • Multisystemic Therapy (for serious behavioral problems)

  • Mentalization-Based Treatment for Adolescents

Young Man in Therapy
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