Support for children, teens, and families.
Therapy for Kids, Teens, & Parents
Delivering Care for Every Stage of Growing Up
You find yourself asking:
“Is this normal?”
“Is it anxiety?”
“Is it puberty?”
“Is it trauma?”
“Did I miss something?”
Something has shifted. Maybe your child is withdrawing. Acting out. Overwhelmed at school. Not themselves.
Today’s children and teens face constant comparison, digital pressure, academic intensity, and social complexity that didn’t exist a generation ago. Many aren’t rebelling — they’re overstimulated, anxious, or carrying more than they can name.
Your child doesn’t have to navigate this alone. And neither do you.
Anxiety & Overwhelm
- Generalized anxiety
- Social anxiety
- Separation anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Perfectionism
- Obsessive thoughts (OCD)
We help kids understand what anxiety is — and give them tools to manage it.
Depression & Mood Changes
- Persistent sadness
- Withdrawal
- Irritability or anger
- Low motivation
- Changes in sleep or appetite
- Self-harm or suicidal thoughts (crisis support available)
We address these shifts with compassionate support.
Behavioral Challenges
- Defiance
- Anger
- Aggression
- Impulsivity
- Risk-taking
- School discipline concerns
We look beneath the behavior to understand the causea and work toward solutions.
School & Academic Stress
- Declining grades
- Test anxiety
- Bullying
- School transitions
- Learning struggles
- College pressure
With permission, we can collaborate with schools, counselors, and IEP/504 teams to build consistency across environments.
Social & Identity Development
- Friendship struggles
- Peer pressure
- Social media comparison
- Dating relationships
- Gender identity exploration
- Sexual orientation questions
- Cultural or racial identity
Adolescence is a season of becoming. Therapy creates space to explore safely and with wise guidance.
Family Changes & Life Transitions
- Divorce
- Blended families
- Loss
- Relocation
- Parent mental health challenges
- New siblings
When the family shifts, children feel it.
Trauma & Loss
- Abuse
- Witnessing violence
- Medical trauma
- Grief
- Accidents
- Community trauma
- Loss of a loved one
Our trauma-informed therapists use evidence-based approaches, including EMDR when appropriate.
A Space Where Your Child Is Not “The Problem”
We don’t try to fix children. We help them understand themselves — and support families in responding with clarity and confidence. You should feel partnership — not blame — from the first conversation.
Sessions may include:
• Individual therapy
• Parent check-ins
• Family sessions when helpful
• Play-based therapy for younger children
• Talk therapy for teens
Your therapist guides the structure based on developmental needs and emotional safety.
We help children and teens:
• Understand big feelings
• Build regulation skills
• Reduce anxiety and reactivity
• Develop calming strategies that work outside the therapy room
Growing up involves becoming. We support:
• Healthy self-esteem
• Identity exploration
• Social confidence
• Resilience after setbacks
When tension builds at home, therapy helps:
• Strengthen parent–child communication
• Reduce power struggles
• Increase mutual understanding
• Create clearer expectations
Insight isn’t enough. We build tools, including:
• Anxiety management skills
• Emotional coping strategies
• Problem-solving skills
• School and peer navigation support
Children don’t exist in isolation. We collaborate with parents to ensure growth in therapy translates into progress at home.
Modalities we Use
At Nurture & Be, we approach children and teens through a nervous-system-aware, family-system lens. Therapy is tailored to developmental stage, emotional needs, and family context.
You Don’t Have To Manage This Alone
When a child is struggling, support often involves more than one professional. We help ensure your child isn’t carrying separate plans from separate systems.
With your permission, we coordinate care so progress feels consistent — not confusing.
Therapy + Pediatric & Psychiatric Care
When medical or psychiatric support is involved, we collaborate with:
• Pediatricians
• Psychiatric providers
Care is aligned thoughtfully so treatment supports emotional and developmental goals.
Therapy + School Support
When concerns extend into the classroom, we can collaborate with:
• Schools and counselors
• IEP and 504 teams
This helps create consistency between home, school, and therapy.
Therapy + Family Support
Children grow within relationships. Therapy may be combined with:When broader family dynamics are involved, we may collaborate with:
• Family therapy
• Parent coaching
This strengthens communication and ensures growth extends beyond the therapy room.
Trauma & Specialized Support
When trauma impacts your child’s development, therapy may be paired with:
• EMDR trauma treatment
• Medication management (when appropriate)
Care becomes comprehensive — not siloed.
This is our Circle of Care.
OUR THERAPISTS
Meet the Team Supporting Families
Big feelings don’t define your child.
With understanding and support, they can learn to navigate them.
Growing up brings big emotions and rapid change. Sometimes children need guidance to navigate it well. Our work is grounded in emotional safety and developmental understanding — helping your child build resilience, confidence, and lasting coping skills.
Real Stories We See
The Teen Behind the Closed Door
School pressure builds. Communication shuts down. Therapy helps restore safety and reopen dialogue.
The Anxious Perfectionist
A child terrified of failure. Therapy reduces anxiety and builds resilience.
The Angry Middle Schooler
Behavior escalates at home and school. Therapy addresses emotional regulation and family dynamics.
The Overwhelmed Parent
You love your child deeply — and still feel lost. Therapy supports both of you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Some open quickly. Others take time. Therapists are trained to build trust developmentally and relationally.
If concerns persist, disrupt school or relationships, or your instincts say something is off — a consultation can clarify next steps.
Not necessarily. Therapy focuses on helping your child thrive, not labeling them.
We can begin with parent sessions. When family dynamics shift, teens often become more open.
With younger children, you are more involved. With teens, confidentiality supports openness (unless safety concerns arise).
When appropriate, our psychiatric nurse practitioner can assess and coordinate care alongside therapy.
Still have questions?
Contact our office today! We're here to help.
Take the next step
Getting Started with Therapy
From confusion to clarity. From crisis to confidence. From surviving to growing.
STEP ONE
Book Your Free Consultation
STEP TWO
We’ll Match You with the Right Therapist
STEP THREE
Begin the Work & Healing
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