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Starting Child therapy

What is child therapy?

Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks Edison.

How does child therapy work?

Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in Edison, NJ have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.

Play therapy vs. child therapy

Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.

How to tell if my child needs counseling

It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.

What type of therapy is best for children?

Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Edison, NJ is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.

Is child therapy conducted in person or online?

Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does child therapy last?

The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.

How much does child therapy cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

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Child Therapy in Edison, NJ—Therapists and Counselors for Children, Teens

Child therapists specialize in helping children address mental health challenges and other life issues, from mental illnesses and learning disorders to traumatic experiences or difficult situations with family members. These professionals are well-equipped to help kids, as they understand how these young mind’s work and what they need to thrive. If your child is struggling, consider reaching out to Thriveworks Edison Therapy and scheduling a child therapy session. Our team of child therapists and psychologists want to help your child or children live a happy, successful life for years to come.

Who Should Receive Child Therapy?

Think about some of the mental health battles you’ve faced recently. Stress, fights with loved ones, painful emotions. Now think back to what it is like to fight these battles as kids. Fortunately, child therapy can serve as their guiding light—it’s primary purpose being to support children during tough situations and help them work through challenges that affect their health and wellbeing.

A child might be suffering as the result of his parents’ divorce; a child might be confused about his anxious thoughts or compulsions; a child might be bullied at school and fear going back. The possibilities are endless, but here are a few common issues that can be addressed with a child therapist:

  • Traumatic experiences
  • Moving to a new town
  • Bullying
  • Parents’ divorce
  • Abuse
  • Addiction in one’s family
  • The death of a family member
  • Mental health conditions
  • Learning disorders

Does My Child Need Help?

If your child isn’t going through an obvious mental health crisis or experiencing an apparent problem, it can be harder to determine whether they need some help. Here are some signs that your child might be struggling and could benefit from therapy:

  • Changes in appetite or weight
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Social isolation, loneliness
  • Failing or worsening grades
  • Disinterest in school or other activities
  • Self-harm

If you observe any of the above in your child, try talking to them about your observations. Let them know that you’re worried about them and that you’re there if they need or want to talk. Also, consider setting them up with a child therapist or psychologist. Often, our children and teens don’t want to talk to us about the challenges they’re facing. But they might be willing to open up to a third party like a child therapist.

Schedule a Child Therapy Session at Thriveworks Edison Therapy

You can set your child up with a child therapist or psychologist as soon as this week. When you call to schedule your appointment, a scheduling specialist will ask you a few general questions and then help you schedule a session on a day and at a time that works for both you and your child. If you need to come in for an evening appointment or a weekend appointment, we can accommodate that. Additionally, if you’d prefer to do an online session, we can meet that need too.

To schedule a child therapy session at Thriveworks Edison Therapy, simply give our office a call. Our team is here and ready to help.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Edison therapists and counselors accept 22 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth New Jersey

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey | BCBS - HMO

  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey | BCBS - PPO

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Self-pay costs at Edison
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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I really appreciated that the person who initially took my insurance information who was extremely caring and invested in setting me up with the correct person to talk to even though I had been referred to my therapist and wanting to try talking to her first. I also am feeling so much better after having had several sessions with my current therapist Rebecca Warrington. I feel like she is extremely understanding and knowledgeable about the situation I find myself in which has been causing me grief and she has been helping me find ways to overcome my hardships. I absolutely have and would recommend thriveworks to anyone I think would benefit from the help of counseling.
Read more I really appreciated that the person who initially took my insurance information who was extremely caring and invested in setting me up with the correct person to talk to even though I had been referred to my therapist and wanting to try talking to her first. I also am feeling so much better after having had several sessions with my current therapist Rebecca Warrington. I feel like she is extremely understanding and knowledgeable about the situation I find myself in which has been causing me grief and she has been helping me find ways to overcome my hardships. I absolutely have and would recommend thriveworks to anyone I think would benefit from the help of counseling.
Leslie Apr 2025
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My provider is the first one I've had and I've stuck with her for over a year at this point because she's awesome :)
Brooke Apr 2025
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My therapist is empathetic and gives me practical solutions to apply.
John Apr 2025
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i truly like my therapist, hes funny and very respectful. i could be honest in sessions and i honestly just think hes a great therapist.
Gabriella Apr 2025
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She's wonderful and a great listener.
Heather Apr 2025
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The scheduling process was easy. My clinician is a good match for me. I appreciate her approach with me. She has been straightforward with information for the process, which for me is very helpful. . Only improvement recommendation is access to the dashboard/account. I wish we could just log in sometimes and not need a code. Im sure this is a security feature- and I do appreciate information being secure. My experience has been positive so far.
Read more The scheduling process was easy. My clinician is a good match for me. I appreciate her approach with me. She has been straightforward with information for the process, which for me is very helpful. . Only improvement recommendation is access to the dashboard/account. I wish we could just log in sometimes and not need a code. Im sure this is a security feature- and I do appreciate information being secure. My experience has been positive so far.
Jennifer Apr 2025
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I love that you take insurance and provide flexible scheduling. My provider is amazing and I look forward to speaking and working with them every time I have an appointment scheduled.
James Apr 2025
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Cassie is attentive and compassionate. She's very good at keeping track of the details of my life, and identifies areas where I could make meaningful changes in my life. She also keeps us on track so we make good use of our time. My experience with Thriveworks and my therapist is excellent - I wouldn't change a thing.
Read more Cassie is attentive and compassionate. She's very good at keeping track of the details of my life, and identifies areas where I could make meaningful changes in my life. She also keeps us on track so we make good use of our time. My experience with Thriveworks and my therapist is excellent - I wouldn't change a thing.
Nili Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Edison is located at 7 Lincoln Hwy Suite 224, Edison, NJ 08820, near the shopping center with LouCas Italian Restaurant and Frappe Joe Coffee.

Phone number

(732) 561-5230

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