Children and Adolescent Counseling
Helping Young Hearts Grow Deep Roots
“Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.” - Proverbs 22:6
Watching your child struggle can be one of the hardest experiences as a parent. Whether they’re experiencing anxiety, big emotions, behavioral challenges, grief, difficulties at school, or changes at home, its natural to want to help, but sometimes you may not know where to begin.
At Rooted Hearts Counseling, we believe every child is wonderfully made, deeply loved by God, and created with purpose. Our desire is to provide a safe, encouraging environment where children and adolescents can feel seen, heard, and understood as they learn healthy ways to navigate life’s challenges.
As parents, we often wish we could carry our children’s burdens for them. While we can’t always remove the challenges they face, we can help them develop the emotional, relational, and spiritual foundation they need to grow with confidence and resilience.
Common Reasons Families Seek Counseling
Your child or teen may benefit from counseling if they are experiencing:
Anxiety, excessive worries, or fears
Big emotions or difficulty regulating feelings
Anger, meltdowns, or behavioral challenges
Low self-esteem or lack of confidence
School-related stress or academic concerns
Friendship or social difficulties
Family changes such as divorce, remarriage, or the arrival of a sibling
Grief and loss
Trauma or difficult life experiences
Life transitions or adjustment challenges
What Does Children and Adolescents Therapy Look Like?
Every child is unique, which means therapy should be too. At Rooted Hearts Counseling, sessions are tailored to meet your child’s developmental level, personality, strengths, and individual needs. Our goal is to create a safe, engaging environment for your children.
Depending on your child’s goals, therapy may include:
Play based interventions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Emotion identification and emotional regulation skills
Coping skill development
Social skills and communication
Strengthening self esteem and confidence
Trauma Informed Care
Faith based interventions, when appropriate
Parent coaching and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) Principles to strengthen the Parent-Child Relationship
Family sessions, when beneficial