Children's Mental Health Therapy
Helping Children Navigate Life's Challenges with Confidence
Every child experiences challenges as they grow, but sometimes emotions, behaviors, or life changes become difficult to navigate alone. At And Then There Is You, we provide compassionate children's therapy in a supportive environment where kids can express themselves, build healthy coping skills, and develop confidence for the future.
Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, behavioral concerns, grief, trauma, or major life transitions, our clinicians work closely with both children and their families to create a personalized path toward healing and growth.
Is Your Child Struggling?
Children don't always have the words to explain what they're feeling. Instead, emotional distress often shows up through changes in behavior, school performance, relationships, or daily routines. You don't have to wait until a situation becomes overwhelming before seeking support and early intervention can make a lasting difference.
Children's therapy may be beneficial if your child is experiencing:
- Frequent sadness, worry, irritability, or emotional outbursts
- Anxiety, excessive fears, or avoidance of certain situations
- Withdrawal from family, friends, or favorite activities
- Difficulty managing emotions or behavior at home or school
- Changes in grades, attention, or classroom behavior
- Trouble sleeping, recurring nightmares, or changes in appetite
- Difficulty adjusting to divorce, moving, loss, or other major life changes
- Emotional or behavioral changes following a stressful or traumatic event
Our goal is to help children understand their emotions, build healthy coping strategies, and feel more confident navigating life's challenges.
Every child's journey is unique, and we're here to support yours. Take the first step toward compassionate, personalized care today.
Our Approach to Children's Therapy
Every child is unique, which is why we tailor treatment to their individual personality, developmental stage, and goals. We begin by getting to know your child and your family's concerns before creating a personalized treatment plan that evolves as progress is made.
During therapy, our clinicians provide a safe, welcoming environment where children can express themselves, process difficult emotions, strengthen relationship, and learn pracitcal coping skills.
What Types of Therapy Do We Use During Children's Mental Health Therapy?
Depending on your child's needs, therapy may include evidence-based approaches such as:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Play Therapy
- Trauma Therapy
- EMDR
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Family Therapy
Our approach to is always individualized because every child heals and grows differently.
ATTIY Specializes In:
Couples & Families
Adolescents & Teens
Trauma
Grief & Loss
Why Families Choose And Then There Is You
Families choose And Then There Is You (ATTIY) because we believe exceptional mental heath care should be compassionate, collaborative, and personalized. We work alongside parents while creating a safe, welcoming environment where children feel comfortable expressing themselves, developing healthy coping skills, and building confidence.
Our experienced, trauma-informed clinicians create individualized treatment plans designed around your child's unique needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. We also offer flexible scheduling, parent support, and additional therapy services when appropriate to help your family feel supported throughout the therapeutic process.
With multiple office locations and teleheath services, we're committed to making quality mental health care accessible for families. We provide in-person children's therapy in Jacksonville, Green Cove Springs, St. Augustine, and Ormond Beach, Florida, as well as Meredith, New Hampshire. We also offer virtual children's therapy for clients throughout New Jersey, Viriginia, and Massachusetts, allowing families to receive care from the comfort of home when appropriate.
Whether you prefer meeting in person or online, our goal is to provide compassionate, personalized care that helps children and families thrive.
What Insurance Options Do You Accept?
Beginning therapy doesn't have to be overwhelming. Our team is here to guide you through every step, from scheduling your first appointment to verifying your insurance benefits and answering any questions you may have.
We accept many major insurance plans and offer self-pay options.
Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for your family to access the care your child deserves.
Frequently Asked Questions About Children's Mental Health Therapy
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes. We offer both in-person and virtual therapy options, if appropriate depending on the child’s age.
How long does child therapy last?
The duration of child therapy is highly personalized, depending on your child's individual needs, therapeutic goals, and the specific concerns being addressed.
How do you protect child confidentiality?
What a child or teen shares in therapy is kept confidential to support trust and honesty in the therapeutic relationship except in specific situations required by law or necessary to ensure safety.
What if my child refuses therapy?
It's very common for children and teens to feel unsure, nervous, or resistant about starting therapy. We always take a gentle and supportive approach. Therapy is never forced, and we work at a pace that ensures the child feels safe and comfortable. Building trust is essential and often takes time before a child is ready to open up.
Can parents attend sessions?
Yes, parental involvement in a child's therapy is common, though the level of involvement depends on the child's age, specific needs, and treatment objectives.
Do you provide parenting support?
Yes, we provide dedicated parenting support as an integral part of the therapeutic journey.
Do you work with schools?
Yes, with appropriate permission, the therapist can collaborate with a child or teen's school to support their overall well-being.