Child Therapy
Are You Looking For Help With Your Child’s Challenges?
Are you concerned about your child’s mental health?
Have you been searching for ways to help them with what they’re experiencing?
Do they struggle to engage with peers and family members or with things like managing big
emotions?
Maybe your family has gone through a big transition like moving, family changes, or a substantial loss that your child is having difficulty processing. In turn, you might wonder if therapy can help your child find their inner confidence and resilience to face life’s challenges.
It's Common For Kids To Need Some Extra Support
All kids go through difficult transitions in life and could use some extra help. Also, some kids have nervous systems with unique needs for regulation, as well as individualized learning styles, and temperaments.
However, just because a child is having a hard time lately doesn’t mean they will always struggle. Children can greatly benefit from counseling to process things like grief or any trauma they may have experienced. Therapy can help them understand themselves and their situation better, and learn skills that can set them up to flourish on their own.
It can be tough to measure the impact of a child learning healthy communication skills, emotional regulation, and coping techniques with a psychologist while they are young, instead of when they are older, after having potentially gone through more struggles. It’s a lot quicker and easier to support a child’s emotional needs today than it is to help an adult reflect on their emotional wounds from childhood. Part of this is due to the natural plasticity of the child’s brain versus the adult brain.
Children Share What They’re Going Through Differently Than Adults
Meet Our Team
Match With A Child Therapist
Find the right child therapist or counselor for you. Browse our team profiles or contact us to get matched. Our team is available for in-person child therapy in the Palo Alto Bay Area or online therapy sessions across California.
We Can Help Your Child Get Back To Enjoying Childhood
We understand that your child wants to have fun instead of feeling overwhelmed with a lot of negative thoughts about themselves or the world.
Your child probably just wants to feel like they are living a normal life like any other kid.
They likely want to feel like their voice matters and feel that the adults in their life are listening to them.
Your child might also need help with their friendships or to have support managing peer conflicts.
Play and connection are usually the most powerful ways to determine what's needed and how to move forward in the therapy process. We will share what your child is going through during sessions as needed, and will try to alleviate as much distress as possible for you, their parents. Putting your faith in a therapist for your child’s benefit can feel like a vulnerable experience, and we’re here to support and help you through this big step.
We Provide A Multimodal Therapeutic Approach For Children’s Therapy
Play therapy is an interactive modality that allows kids to bring whatever is going on in their lives into sessions, including conflicts. A child can connect play to what they’re experiencing and their therapist responds by asking relevant questions that prompt creative thought processes. Children can play out scenarios in counseling that reveal their inner resilience, because while in “play mode” the stakes are low and their defenses are gone.
Our goal during sessions is to maintain a connection with your child so they can access their memories, thoughts, and feelings with ease. At any given moment we might address certain thoughts that seem to impact them in some way with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Or we could use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to engage with feelings that cause distress, with the goal of building tolerance in a safe, neutral environment where they can try out new ideas and connect with their bravery. No matter what, we will individualize treatment to fit your child’s needs so that we can all focus on their healing.
After some time with a counselor, your child will see that it is possible to have increased self-awareness, a sense of purpose, as well as healthy coping skills for life’s ups and downs. At Core Wellness Living & Family Therapy we want to give your child the opportunity to grow with healthier relationships and friendships while gaining clarity and contentment about their life.
“Healthy families aren’t built on being the same; they’re built on learning how to hear and honor each other’s differences." — Unknown
You Might Still Have Questions Or Concerns About Child Therapy…
I am worried that going to therapy means there is something “wrong” with my child or with me as a parent.
Prioritizing mental health is not a sign of something being wrong. Working with a counselor is actually a proactive step towards improving self-awareness and preventative care that supports long-term well-being, just like medical checkups for physical health. Kids can absolutely benefit from therapy in a myriad of ways, including gaining awareness of their motives, learning coping skills, and developing healthy communication.
Will you share all of the details about how my child is progressing in therapy?
When therapy begins, we will meet with you and your child and complete an initial assessment. Typically, your child will meet one-on-one with their therapist, but this might include some parent-involved sessions as needed as we continue with psychotherapy. However, counseling for your child should be viewed as a confidential environment for them, and we do not need to nor find it necessary to share every detail with you, but we will regularly share details that are relevant to our goals, or if safety concerns are brought up.
Will therapy be too emotionally difficult for my child?
Children may experience a combination of discomfort and relief during therapy sessions. As they begin to explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences, it can bring up uncomfortable emotions and sometimes tears—and we welcome this as an important human experience! We aim to provide a relaxed atmosphere that puts your child at ease, moves at a pace that works for them, and supports them with tools to move forward and build resilience.
Let’s Begin Your Child’s Therapy Journey
To learn more about our child therapy practice, reach out to schedule a free, 15-minute consultation through our Contact page, or by calling us at 650-622-3541.
Who We Are
Why Work With Core Wellness Living & Family Therapy
Life can be complicated.
The demands of work, family, relationships, and self-expectations can feel overwhelming, leaving you unsure of how to cope. At times, it may seem like there’s too much to balance, and managing it all becomes exhausting. In these moments, it’s easy to feel stuck or disconnected from the life you truly want to live.
At Core Wellness Living, we believe therapy is where clarity begins. It’s a space to make sense of your experiences and learn healthier ways to manage stress and emotions. We help you embrace your imperfections, find strength in your individuality, and connect with the shared human experience.
Our diverse team of therapists brings over 15 years of combined experience, offering a personalized approach that honors your culture, history, and personal journey, using evidence-based methods to guide you toward meaningful change.
The values behind Core Wellness Living & Family Therapy
Genuineness
We believe that being comfortable with who you are is key to meaningful change. Our approach is open, authentic, and grounded, helping you embrace your own truth.
Common Humanity
We all face struggles, make mistakes, and experience pain. Instead of seeing these challenges as personal failings, we view them as a part of being human.
Compassion
We believe that showing kindness and empathy to both ourselves and others can foster deeper connections, promote healing, and create a more compassionate world.
Curiosity
We encourage a mindset of curiosity—a desire to explore new ideas and perspectives that invite growth and help us better understand ourselves and the world around us.
Core Wellness Living & Family Therapy
How To Get Started
Ready to take the next step or have questions? You can schedule a free 15-minute consultation, send us a message through our contact form, or give us a call—we’re here to make getting started as easy as possible.
