Child Therapy in San Francisco
It’s a challenge being a kid today. Child and teen therapy can help your loved one learn to cope with these demands.
Today, the expectations placed on your children are higher than ever. Schools are more and more competitive, while peer pressure, social media, information technology, hormones and bullying and can affect your child’s life.
What is Child Therapy?
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Introducing your loved one to a skilled and supportive child therapist is a great way to support their personal growth and development. Our highly skilled and trained therapists are experts at working with children and teens between the ages of 5 -17.
Our specialists utilize a combination of child cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and traditional talk therapy when working with children and teens. Our specialist will meet with your child in our confidential playroom designed with care to feel welcoming the moment you come in.
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The process is designed to help you as well, as your specialist may suggest new parenting strategies to support your child’s individual needs. We can also provide therapy to family members, should it be helpful in for your child’s treatment.
When should I contact a Child Therapist?
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Your child may show you that they are experiencing hardship or hurt in many ways. For some children or teens, it’s acting out, fighting, having temper tantrums or bullying their peers. While for other children, their warning signs may be withdrawing, shutting down emotionally, falling behind in school or ignoring you.
Each child has their own unique personality and while some behavioral patterns may simply be reflective of this, external influences can also play a big role.
Child and Teen therapy can help identify the root causes, which can include:
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ADD or ADHD
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Excessive use of technology
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Physical or sexual trauma
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Exposure to alcoholism and drug addiction
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Witnessing violence
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Parental separation or divorce
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Witnessing conflict