Empowering Kids and Teens Through Therapy in Indianapolis
Growing up in today’s world is more complex than ever, with unique pressures, stressors and challenges facing kids and teens everyday.
At Changing Tides Counseling, we understand how complex these years can be for both young individuals and their families. Our child and teen therapy services are designed to provide a safe, compassionate space where your child can feel supported and understood.
Our skilled therapists specialize in addressing a wide range of concerns, including academic stress, peer relationships, anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation. We recognize that every young person is unique, and we tailor our therapeutic approaches to meet your child’s specific needs, empowering them to build resilience and thrive.
We understand that, as a parent, your child’s well-being is your top priority—and it’s ours too. Taking a proactive step toward supporting your child’s mental health can make all the difference. Explore our child and teen therapy services today and let us work together to provide the care and guidance your child deserves. Contact us now to schedule a session and empower your child on their journey to confidence and emotional balance.
Adults often need help managing emotions, mental health challenges, and stress—so it’s understandable that kids might struggle to navigate these things on their own.
Many children receive very little education or guidance about understanding and managing their emotions—there’s no class in school that teaches them how to process what they feel. They often learn by modeling the adults around them. Without these tools, kids often struggle to identify or express their emotions in healthy ways. This can show up as acting out, irritability, tantrums, crying, difficulty tolerating frustration, withdrawal, trouble concentrating, or even physical symptoms like headaches or stomachaches. Expecting children to navigate complex emotional challenges without proper support can feel overwhelming for them. Who can blame them? Emotions are so hard to handle sometimes.
At our Indianapolis counseling office, we specialize in helping children and teens build the emotional skills they need to thrive. All of our child and teen therapists are trauma-informed, with most having completed specific training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and others currently in the process of this specialized training. By working together, we can help your child better understand their feelings, manage stressors, regulate their emotions, and work through struggles in a supportive, compassionate environment.
Our experienced therapists use tailored approaches to foster emotional growth and resilience, empowering young individuals to navigate life’s challenges with confidence. Let’s work together to provide your child with the tools and support they need to thrive.
What should you expect in child and teen therapy sessions?
We understand that building a strong connection and rapport with your child is essential for their success in therapy. That’s why we dedicate the initial sessions—and revisit this as needed throughout the process—to creating a trusting and comfortable relationship. This foundation helps your child feel safe, supported, and ready to engage in the work we do together. For some children, this process may take just one session, while for others, building trust and rapport may take more time. We work at your child’s pace to ensure the best possible outcome.
Our sessions are tailored to meet your child’s unique needs, using a variety of techniques such as talking, interactive play, games, sensory play, imaginary play, role-playing, emotional education, and practicing coping mechanisms to manage big emotions. We focus on areas like impulse control, emotional regulation, managing anger, emotional awareness, emotional tolerance, and reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, and sensory difficulties.
Additionally, we support children navigating challenges stemming from neurodivergence, school-related issues, social skill development, effects of divorce, routine disruptions, difficult behaviors, grief and loss, fears and phobias, life transitions, self-esteem building, and more. Our trauma-informed therapists use evidence-based approaches and techniques specifically designed for children and teens, ensuring therapy is both effective and compassionate.
By prioritizing connection and offering individualized interventions, we strive to help your child develop the skills and resilience they need to thrive. Connect with our skilled therapists to explore how we can create a personalized plan to support your child’s growth, well-being, and success.
We believe in partnering with parents for better outcomes!
As your child’s parent, you are the expert on their unique needs, your family dynamics, and the goals you have for their well-being. At Changing Tides Counseling, we deeply value your insight and recognize the essential role you play in your child’s growth and healing.
We are committed to providing the highest quality care while keeping you informed every step of the way. You can expect regular updates on your child’s progress, guidance on addressing challenges both at home and in other settings, and open communication to address any concerns. Together, we will create treatment plans with shared goals, ensuring our approach is tailored to your family’s specific needs.
Our family-centered approach places your voice at the heart of the process, allowing us to provide the most effective and personalized support for your child. Let’s work together to foster resilience, growth, and well-being for your child and your family.
Your child deserves the tools to manage emotions, build resilience, and simply the ability to enjoy being a kid.
Let our child therapists support your family—reach out today!
