Child & Adolescent Therapy Services
Watching your toddler transition into grade school is truly amazing. While your child may have once clung to your hand, reluctant to step into the doors of elementary school, now they’re thriving—making new friends, discovering new interests, and finding activities they enjoy.
Just like adults, children can experience stress, unhappiness, worry, anxiety, and depression. These emotions may last a day or two, but if they persist for weeks or months and begin to interfere with your child’s daily life, it may be time to consult a therapist.
Whether you, a teacher, or someone close to your child feel that therapy is needed, consider Child and Adolescent Therapy. If your child struggles with focusing on homework, experiences sadness or anxiety, or is having difficulty adjusting to a major life change, the licensed therapists and counselors at Aloha Care Therapy are here to help. With years of experience and professional credentials, we’re equipped to support your child’s mental health.
When to Seek Therapy or Counseling for Your Child
Many adults envision childhood as a carefree time filled with play, joy, and laughter. However, that’s not always the reality. Children, like adults, can face emotional health challenges and mood disorders. It’s estimated that one in five children and adolescents experience mental health issues that need attention, with about one in 10 having a serious emotional disturbance.
Therapy and counseling can provide support for a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, conduct disorders, and more.
Warning Signs to Look Out For
If your child or adolescent is displaying any of the following signs, it may be time to seek professional help. Early intervention can make a significant difference in managing and improving mental health:
- Persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness
- Overreacting or displaying extreme anger
- Ongoing anxiety, fear, or excessive worry
- Preoccupation with physical illness
- A sense of losing control or feeling someone else controls their thoughts
- Loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed
- Sudden decline in school performance
- Preferring to be alone instead of with friends or family
- Suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Inability to sit still or constant restlessness
- Drug or alcohol use
- Frequent nightmares
- Disordered eating behaviors (dieting, bingeing, laxative use)
- Engaging in violent behavior, such as setting fires
Therapy Techniques for Children and Adolescents
Playing is a fundamental part of human development and communication, especially for children. Just as adults use words to express themselves, children play to communicate their thoughts and emotions. Play therapy is a highly effective tool for addressing a range of cognitive, behavioral, and emotional challenges in young clients.
Licensed therapists use play therapy to help children process their experiences and develop healthier coping mechanisms. This therapy is particularly effective for addressing:
- Behavioral issues stemming from trauma, grief, bullying, divorce, abuse, or crisis situations
- Mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and learning or social difficulties
Research shows that play therapy can be beneficial for children of all ages and backgrounds, especially when parents or caregivers are actively involved in the process.
Why Choose Aloha Care Therapy for Your Child?
The team at Aloha Care Therapy consists of licensed, experienced professionals who specialize in the mental health challenges faced by children and adolescents. Call us today at (702) 935-0025 to learn more about child and adolescent therapy and counseling at Aloha Care Therapy. Your child’s mental well-being is our priority. We are here to help.
