Growing up is fun and exciting but also full of twists and turns. For some children and young adults, navigating these obstacles is difficult. Being overwhelmed can leave a child feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed. Has your child hit a bump in the road? Are they feeling stuck? We can help.
Life obstacles may be manageable bumps for some young people. But other children and adolescents can feel like they have large mountains to climb. Developing strategies to cope with the climb is essential. These skills help a child develop healthy patterns of thinking and behavior so they can grow into a confident, independent adult. Our clinicians provide a safe place where young people can feel heard. We help empower parents to engage with their children and help them cope.
Therapy in Severna Park, MD With Thinking Tree Psychology
Clinicians at Thinking Tree Psychology have helped hundreds of children, young adults, and families navigate life’s challenges. Your child does not need to feel stuck in anxiety, stress, and depression. Instead, let our clinicians guide your child down a healthy path of emotional and behavioral development. Let us help them conquer their challenges and take steps to improve their lives. When behavior becomes challenging, our clinicians can help parents better understand their children. And shift behavior in a more appropriate direction.
Common Reasons to Begin Child Therapy
Anger and Irritability
Behavior Challenges at home or in school
Compulsive Behaviors
Depressed Mood
Delayed social skills
Obsessive Thoughts
Rigid Thinking and Behavior
School performance concerns
Trouble getting along with peers
Thinking Tree Psychology Approach to Therapy in Severna Park, MD
Through individual and family therapy, young people can learn strategies to take control of their thinking and conquer their challenges. Thus, they can learn how to improve their lives. Our clinicians engage clients in cognitive and behavioral approaches to treat a variety of mental health concerns. Your child will have the opportunity to learn and practice new skills to help manage life’s obstacles. And they will receive the space to communicate their thoughts, feelings, and emotions helpfully. Our clinicians can help them identify stressors and manage symptoms that are creating distress in their life.
Collaboration is Key
Clinicians at Thinking Tree foster cooperative collaboration with parents, caregivers, teachers, and physicians to achieve treatment goals. Parents can explore resources and learn techniques to promote healthy behavior change. We will support you in helping your child increase coping skills to manage symptoms. We will guide your child on the path to healthy thinking and behavior so they may grow into a confident and independent adult.
Therapy services are available for children, adolescents, and young adults, ages 5 through college age. Clinicians will provide treatment for adults on a case-by-case basis. So, be sure to inquire if you are an adult interested in services.
Your First Session at Thinking Tree Psychology
Once you are connected with one of our caring clinicians, your first session will be scheduled. The goal of the first child therapy session is to gather a full picture of your concerns and understand your child and family. Your psychologist will spend time getting to know you and your goals for your child. They will ask follow-up questions about your child’s presenting concerns as well as history and background information. Most likely, you will find yourself talking about your child’s current symptoms or struggles.
When your child meets first meets with a clinician, time will be spent beginning to make a connection. Your child will feel safe, accepted, respected, and relatively comfortable. We encourage you to use your child’s first session to assess whether the clinician feels like a good match. We will work with you to make sure your experience at Thinking Tree feels right for you and your child.
Begin Therapy in Severna Park, MD
Your child does not have to live with symptoms that make it hard to be themselves. Child therapy can help your child learn to cope and reach their full potential! Our Severna Park office has caring clinicians who specialize in child therapy services and more. To start your therapy journey, follow these simple steps:
Meet with one of our caring clinicians
Start helping your child thrive
Services Offered at Thinking Tree Psychology
We offer a variety of services at Thinking Tree Psychology in Severna Park. Mental health services provided by Thinking Tree Psychology includepsychoeducational testing as wellas family therapy, nature-informed therapy, therapy for chronic illness, therapy for ADHD, therapy for young adults and more. We are also offering telehealth psychology services as a convenient, safe way to attend therapy. Please visit our therapy overview page to learn more about additional therapy services. If you have additional questions, feel free to visit our FAQ page.