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Royal Oak

Within every challenge lies an invitation to grow, and I'm honored to support you as you listen inward and move toward healing....

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Portage

Cassie Watts is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Michigan. She has a passion for helping teens, adults, and...

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Novi

I believe that healing begins with connection, and I bring deep compassion and insight to my work with individuals, couples, and f...

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Sterling Heights

I know how overwhelming life can feel at times, and my goal is to help you find calm and clarity in the chaos....

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Beverly Hills

The heart of my practice is a belief that when we understand what makes us who we are, we are able to open the door to real and la...

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Child therapy FAQs

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 .

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 , MI 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 , MI 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 insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Michigan accept 29 insurance plans

  • ASR

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Alliance Health and Life (HAP)

  • Blue Care Network of Michigan

  • Blue Care Network of Michigan | Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | Medicare Plus Blue PPO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | Traditional & PPO

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

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Self-pay costs at Michigan
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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Pamela is a great listener and makes me feel calm.
Debra Sep 2025
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Bethany is always a great listener. She has really taken the time to get to know me, what my struggles are. She thought me to identify the root issue of what is bothering me and how to change my mindset to overcome them
Daniel Sep 2025
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Jamie has been of significant help to me. She is an extraordinary therapist. I also appreciate that she is always on time, has never cancelled (which happened a lot with previous therapists) and she remembers details and names which makes me feel like what I say matters. I am so grateful to have found Jamie!
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Laura Sep 2025
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Darlita is very thorough and professional. She follows up on issues that even I forgot we previously discussed. Best thing is I can tell she sincerely cares about my progress.
Edward Sep 2025
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Jennifer is amazing an amazingly kind and warm person. I feel very comfortable being around her and getting help with my problems.
Mariah Sep 2025
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My therapist is fantastic!
Lori Sep 2025
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I have been with Shannon for years and she has been such a a help in my journey! She is empathetic and validating while also holding me accountable for the goals that we set and helping me explore barriers to my goals.
Amanda Sep 2025
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★★★★★
my provider helps me figure out things that are hidden in my psychology which have been a problem, and to resolve those problems.
Douglas Sep 2025
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Languages spoken by MI providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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Support Hours

Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm

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