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Starting Child therapy in Gilbert

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 Gilbert.

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 Gilbert, AZ 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 Gilbert, AZ 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.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Gilbert accept 24 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | BCBS

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

  • Imperial Insurance Companies AZ

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Self-pay costs at Gilbert
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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Very happy with my therapist and overall experience with thriveworks. Thank you for all that you do.
Ryan Sep 2025
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I thought the session went very well! My therapist is insightful and knowledgeable.
Richard Sep 2025
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Arlinda is a great listener and understands me. She is an excellent therapist.
Lorel Sep 2025
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Mariola is great at helping me really dig in and analyze how I am feeling. She asks great questions to gain clarity.
Alyssa Sep 2025
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Kathleen has been the best therapist I have found. I am very happy and grateful I found her. I have Hope now
Cheryl A Sep 2025
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I really like my therapist Mariola she's great. Is a great listener and gives great feedback.
Carolyn Sep 2025
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I really enjoy speaking with my therapist Kathleen Lazarick. She is a great listener. She is very thoughtful and caring. She has good insights.
Debra Sep 2025
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I couldn't JOIN the zoom call on my phone. I was on hold for 10 minutes trying to get ahold of someone at thriveworks, finally left my info for a call back. Never received one. I like my provider but staff at thriveworks receive a rating of 3.
Read more I couldn't JOIN the zoom call on my phone. I was on hold for 10 minutes trying to get ahold of someone at thriveworks, finally left my info for a call back. Never received one. I like my provider but staff at thriveworks receive a rating of 3.
Jennifer Sep 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Gilbert is off of Pecos Road. Across the street from ALDI, we share a building with Phoenix Spine & Joint and Canyon Home Care & Hospice, among other businesses.

Phone number

(480) 613-3817

Languages spoken by AZ providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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