Child & Play Therapy

Being a child isn't always as easy as it seems. It is normal for kids to have short-lived emotional reactions to conflicts and difficulties at home, at school, and in social situations. But what happens if your child's sadness, anger, or fear does not disappear?

As a parent, you know your child best. Even if there is no clear cause for their changed behavior, if your child seems moody, sad, withdrawn, or fearful, he/she is telling you they are dealing with something they can't handle alone.

Let us help your child find their smile again.

Signs that your child could benefit from therapy:

• Insomnia or increased sleep
• Sudden changes in appetite (especially in adolescents)
• Mood swings
• Periods of sadness, tearfulness, or depression (including remarks about suicide)
• Severe anxiety when the parent leaves
• Refusal to go to school
• Isolation or social withdrawal
• Overly aggressive behavior (biting, kicking, hitting)
• Learning or attention problems (ADHD or similar)
• Behavioral problems (acting out, bedwtting, eating disorders, etc.)
• An incrtease in complaints about feeling sick or unwell
• Drop in grades or disruptive behaviors at school
• Fear of sleeping alone
• Signs of alcohol or substance abuse
• Suffering from a serious or life threatening illness
• Known abuse (sexual, physical, emotional)