Older Children and Teens

Supporting Older Children & Adolescents

Play therapy and child psychotherapy offer creative and flexible ways for older children to explore emotions, navigate change, and develop resilience. This stage of life brings significant social, emotional, and physical changes, which can feel confusing for both children and parents.

Therapy provides a safe space where children can process thoughts and feelings through play, creativity, or conversation, helping them understand themselves and build confidence.

Key areas of focus include:

• Self-Identity and Autonomy: Exploring who they are, questioning values and interests, and seeking greater independence.

• Emotional Regulation: Managing intense feelings arising from hormonal and neural changes.

• Self-Esteem: Developing confidence influenced by peer relationships and social interactions.

• Peer Relationships: Forming deeper friendships based on trust, shared interests, and emotional closeness.

• Relationships: Beginning to explore curiosity about friendships and early romantic connections.

Through play therapy and psychotherapy, children can develop healthy coping skills, feel valued for who they are, and gain a greater sense of control over their emotions and actions.