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THERAPY & COUNSELING

Child Counseling

For many people having a trusted person to talk with on a regular basis can make a significant difference as they navigate daily challenges and stresses.

 

Therapy can provide a safe, empathetic and accepting place for parents and children to find the support and guidance they may need.

 

What to expect at our office:  In most cases the first appointment will be a parents-only Zoom visit with the therapist. This provides an opportunity for the parent to share all of the areas of concern and background with the therapist so they can have a better understanding of your childs needs.  After the first visit, appointments will be for the child in the office (or Zoom if necessary).

 

Parent/Guardian must always stay on premise for the duration of all visits.  Parent may be asked to speak with the therapist for a few minutes at the beginning or end of each visit.  Generally the therapist will want to meet with your child weekly for a short time (6-8 weeks) and then visits may reduce to every-other week or monthly, depending on progress. We recommend that the parent discuss any scheduling or financial limitations with the therapist so they can help tailor a plan that will meet your childs needs and also work well for your family.

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Parent participation,  cooperation and consistency is essential to making progress with your child.

Therapy Providers

Parents & children may benefit from therapy services by:

  • Improving the ability to understand and respond to the child's cues in a sensitive and effective way

  • Reduce the frequency or intensity of the child's troublesome and/or harmful behaviors

  • Develop concrete ways to support the child at home and school

  • Develop effective ways to communicate and maintain healthy relationships within the family

  • Increase the ability to provide a safe and secure environment

  • Reduce parental stress and increase parent sense of self efficiency and confidence in managing the child's needs

Therapeutic Services include but are not limited to the following:

Improving:

  • Attention & focusing issues

  • ADHD, school/home interventions

  • Social skills

  • Autism Spectrum

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Managing:

  • Anxiety

  • Attachment & Separation

  • PTSD

  • Adjustment Disorders

  • OCD

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Developing strategies for:

  • Behavioral Management

  • Oppositional arguing & explosive temper 

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Improve unbalanced feelings of:

  • Depression

  • Low self-esteem

  • Emotional issues

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We offer:

  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy

  • Parenting education and strategies

  • Group Therapy (depending on interest)

  • Play Therapy (Ages 4-10)

Please note

​KCPA providers are not able to see a client who is involved in an open/pending court case or investigation. This may include divorce of parents, custody arrangements or CPS cases. If in the course of receiving services at KCPA the child and/or parent(s) becomes involved in an opened case, our providers may need to refer you to another professional until it's conclusion.

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