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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 .

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 , UT 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 , UT 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 take most major forms of insurance, which means that many of our clients only pay a $0-$50 co-pay per session. However, there are also self-pay options that sit around $200 per session, depending on the service and location, for those who are out-of-network.

Need more help deciding?

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These lyrics and the sound of “Seven” are the perfect combination for nostalgic feelings. When you listen to this song, you can’t help but think back on your own childhood memories, from digging your feet into the dirt without a care in the world to eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch, parked right in front of the TV. Now, we’d be lying to ourselves if we said we only had fond memories from childhood. The truth is that there are some not-so-fond memories too, like the trouble that you got into with your parents to the fights you had with siblings or encounters with bullies. Childhood comes with challenges; and often, kids don’t quite know how to deal with these challenges, as they don’t yet have the mental or emotional skills to do so.

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Swift’s song is a reminder that childhood is rife with both good times and bad. And sometimes, we need some help getting through the bad. Fortunately there is a form of therapy that’s designed specifically for kids, adolescents, and teens: child therapy. Child therapists and psychologists devote their work to helping these young individuals work through challenges and supporting them during demanding or stressful times. They specialize in assisting and guiding these age groups, and they can likely help your child, too. If you are in the state of Utah and you’re looking for child therapy, consider scheduling a session at Thriveworks Utah Counseling. We can help your child in online counseling as soon as today.

Does My Child Need Therapy?

Child therapy, or counseling for kids, is designed for children, its main mission being to help kids improve and maintain their mental and emotional health. Kids and teens haven’t yet developed the skills or the capacity to work through many challenges that get thrown that way, such as trauma, separating parents, big moves, and more. The good news is that counselors with the right skills, training, and experience can help children during these challenging times. You might want to consider setting your child up with a child therapist if they are…

  • Struggling to fall or stay asleep
  • Showing significant changes in weight or appetite
  • Displaying signs of aggression
  • Experiencing symptoms of a mental illness
  • Hurting themselves
  • Distancing themselves from their friends or peers
  • Expressing the desires to skip school on a regular basis

These are all signs that your child might be struggling and could benefit from talking to someone. Now, these are not the only instances in which your child might need to work with a therapist. A child counselor can also help your kid to move through different emotions throughout childhood; this professional can also just serve to listen and talk to your child when they need this extra support.

What Exactly Does Child Therapy Look Like?

Child therapy helps kids and teens grow well throughout life. The tools that they learn will not only help them with current challenges but future challenges that arise too. The specifics do change on a case by case basis, however. This is due to the fact that every single child has unique needs that need to be considered. In fact, all of the following inform your child’s treatment plan:

  • Needs
  • Problems
  • Mental and emotional capacity
  • Level of functioning
  • Willingness to open up
  • Personality traits
  • Personal goals

Your child will likely assess all of the above before they design a plan for treatment. If you do choose to set your child or teen up with one of our Thriveworks Utah providers, know that your child will get compassionate, personalized care.

Schedule Child Therapy at Thriveworks Utah Counseling

Child therapy is an effective approach to counseling, designed to help kids and teens with their unique challenges. If you’re interested in seeing how therapy might benefit your child, please reach out to Thriveworks Utah Counseling. We have availability, and we can help your child from the comfort and convenience of home. To schedule, just call our office.

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 Utah therapists and counselors accept 1 insurance plans

  • See my self-pay options

Self-pay costs at
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

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Where to find us

Phone number

(801) 921-5326

Languages spoken by UT providers

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Support Hours

Monday 7:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 7:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 7:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 7:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 7:00am - 9:30pm
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