Child & Adolescent Therapy
Supporting Growth & Resilience in Children & Adolescents
Growing up can be both exciting and challenging. Children and teens face pressures at school, in friendships, within their families, and from the world around them. Sometimes these stressors show up as anxiety, depression, irritability, behavior changes, withdrawal, or difficulty keeping up with responsibilities.
Young people may not always have the words to explain what they’re going through. Instead, their struggles often come out in their actions, emotions, or academic performance.
“There is in every child at every stage a new miracle of vigorous unfolding.” ―Erik Erikson
How can we help with kids' well-being?
At Positive Therapy 4U, we create a safe, supportive environment where children and adolescents can express themselves and learn healthy ways to cope. Our therapists are experienced in developmentally appropriate and engaging approaches, including play therapy, creative expression, and skill-building.
We work with young clients to:
- Manage stress, anxiety, and big emotions
- Build self-esteem and confidence
- Improve communication and relationships
- Develop coping and problem-solving skills
- Strengthen resilience during life’s transitions
We also partner with parents and caregivers, providing guidance and support to help the whole family grow stronger together.
Every child and teen deserves to feel understood, supported, and hopeful about their future. We’re here to walk alongside them — and you — in that journey.
Help your child thrive
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Resources
Anxiety
- The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, by Jonathan Haidt
- Hope and Help for Your Nerves: End Anxiety Now, by Claire Weekes
Neurodiversity/ADHD
- ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction—from Childhood through Adulthood, by Edward M. Hallowell & John J. Ratey M.D.
- Life on the Bridge: Linking My World to Yours as an Autistic Therapist, by Kaelyn Partow
- The Autistic Adult’s Toolbox: Real Tools for Real Life Because Just Try Harder Isn’t a Strategy, by Natalie Diggins
Favorite Children's Books
- Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day, Judith Viorst
- I Love You the Purplest, by Barbara Joose
- Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, by William Steig
- A Little Spot of Emotions Box Set, by Diana Alber
- The Invisible String: Separation Anxiety, by Patrice Karst
- What Were You Thinking, by Bryan Smith
- A Bad Case of Stripes, by David Shannon
- Chrysanthemum, by Kevin Henkes (A first day of school book)
- Sheila Rae, The Brave, by Kevin Henkes
- Chester’s Way, by Kevin Henkes
- Miss Rumphius, Barbara Cooney
- I’m Sorry You Got Mad, by Kyle Lukoff
- Mr. Peabody’s Apples, by Madonna and Loren Long
- Waiting, by Kevin Henkes
- The Quiltmaker’s Gift, by Jeff Brumbeau
- I Walk with Vanessa: A Picture Book Story About a Simple Act of Kindness, by Kerascoet
- You are Special, by Max Lucado
- The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes: A Growth Mindset Book for Kids to Boost Confidence, Self-Esteem and Resilience, by Brenda Li
- Orris and Timble: The Beginning (A Heartwarming Early Chapter Book About Friendship, Courage, and Helping Others), by Kate DiCamillo