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Child & Teen Psychotherapy

Does your child or teen seem to be struggling, almost like they’re not quite themselves lately? Maybe they’ve been unusually worried or even defiant. Perhaps they’re withdrawing from friends, family, or activities they once enjoyed, and seem sad or disengaged. Whatever challenges they’re facing, we’re here to help them get the support they need through child and teen therapy in Montclair, NJ.

As parents, we do everything we can to help our children feel happy and secure. But sometimes, the support they need goes beyond what we can provide, and that’s okay. There’s nothing wrong with them for needing professional support, and there’s nothing wrong with you for not being able to do it all on your own.

If you’re unsure about child and teen counseling, consider this: seeking therapy is an act of care, for your child and for yourself. It’s another way of supporting your child’s well-being. And if it helps them feel more confident, resilient, and at ease in the long run, it’s something you’re doing to nurture their future happiness.

Common Challenges Child & Teen Therapy Can Help With

Child and teenage therapy is highly effective in addressing a wide range of challenges, such as changes in:

  • Mood (e.g., appearing more sad, irritable, disconnected, frightened, anxious, or angry)
  • Behavior (e.g., becoming more withdrawn, regressed, disruptive, overactive, impulsive, aggressive, avoiding certain activities, places, or people, or having tantrums)
  • Cognition (e.g., experiencing increased worry, disorganization, confusion, difficulty concentrating, or intrusive thoughts)
  • Physical health (e.g., frequent headaches, muscle tension, trouble sleeping, tics, significant weight changes, restlessness, fidgeting, or lethargy)
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Find Support Through Child & Teen Therapy in Montclair, NJ

Worried your child needs more support than you can provide on your own? Taking the first step toward healing can be incredibly difficult, but we’ll support you through it all with understanding and compassion.

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How Child & Teen Therapy Can Help You

Over time, child and teen therapy can help your child cope with life’s challenges, including periods of significant stress or even trauma. With the right support, they can develop a stronger, more positive sense of self.

Some potential benefits of children and teen counseling include:

  • Improving communication and problem-solving skills: expressing thoughts and feelings more effectively
  • Addressing emotional and behavioral challenges: improving emotional regulation and self-awareness
  • Building healthy relationships and setting appropriate boundaries
  • Strengthening academic performance: fostering motivation, self-confidence, and resilience

At Evolve Psychological Services, we’ll work alongside your child or teen to build the skills needed to navigate challenges in the long run. In doing so, they can develop coping strategies such as problem-solving, mindfulness, and positive self-talk. As a result, they’ll gradually experience improvements in their self-esteem and confidence.

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Our Approach to Child & Teen Therapy in Montclair, NJ

Our approach recognizes that a child or teen exists within multiple interconnected systems (i.e., family, school, community, and culture). Therefore, we create a therapeutic plan designed to provide support across all areas of their lives.

Depending on the child or teen’s needs, we combine different therapeutic approaches, including:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT explores the interconnectedness of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, focusing on the present moment. By identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns, children and teens can gradually experience more positive emotions and healthier behaviors.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

This approach emphasizes the idea that two seemingly opposing perspectives can both be true. DBT is highly effective in reducing all-or-nothing thinking, recognizing nuance, and developing healthier ways to manage and regulate emotions.

Play Therapy

Designed for children aged 3–11, play therapy uses creative techniques to help children process difficult emotions. It can include interventions like Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and it addresses concerns such as tantrums, aggression, defiance, fears, and separation anxiety.

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

IPT is particularly effective in treating depression in children and teens. By focusing on four key areas where relationship challenges often arise, grief, conflict, difficulties adapting to change, and social isolation, it helps improve relationships, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness can support a wide range of challenges, including difficulties with emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, and trauma. By helping you stay grounded and connect with the present moment, it improves distress tolerance, acceptance, and self-regulation.

Based on your child or teen’s unique needs and challenges, we may also incorporate EMDR, Brainspotting, or family therapy into their care.

Get Started With Child & Teen Therapy in Montclair, NJ

Looking to start your child in child and teen counseling in Montclair or the New Jersey area? Our team is committed to providing high-quality care that honors and respects the whole person you are and the relationships that shape your life.

Reach out to us

Contact us in the way that feels most comfortable, by text, call, email, or our website form. We’re here to support you from the very first step.

Get matched with a therapist

Our Intake Coordinator will follow up to answer any questions and connect you with the therapist who best fits your unique needs and goals.

Start your healing journey

You’ll both be welcomed into a warm, compassionate space where we’ll walk alongside you and your child on your path toward healing and tranquility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

At Evolve Psychological Services, the first session is always an intake with parents or guardians only. In the following week, we begin treatment with the child or teen.

In addition to individual sessions with your child or teen, we may include family sessions with one or both parents, siblings, or even the entire family, depending on your child’s specific challenges and needs.

We also schedule regular check-ins with parents, usually at the beginning or end of a session. Sometimes, we may schedule separate 45-minute parent sessions. However, it’s important to note that your child or teen’s privacy and confidentiality will always be respected.