Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy

Is your child struggling to get along with peers, friends, or family members? Does your child experience difficulty in school? Is your child exhibiting behavioral problems? Does it seem like your child is feeling more sad, irritable, frustrated, angry, or anxious than usual? 

If any of the above are true, our clinicians are here to help. All of our doctoral level therapists at Compass Psychological Services, LLC, specialize in treating children and adolescents with behavioral and/or emotional concerns. Our clinicians create a safe, nurturing, and friendly environment that helps your child feel comfortable to work through their personal difficulties. We aim to help your child learn the skills and tools necessary to overcome their problems and live a happier life.

The types of treatment our clinicians may incorporate depend on your child’s presenting problem, age, and developmental level. These treatment approaches include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Play Therapy, Family Systems, and Psychodynamic Techniques. Across all treatment modalities, our therapists will work with your child to identify and treat their behavioral and/or emotional concerns. We will work as a team to empower your child by identifying and utilizing your child’s strengths while also working with your child to develop new skills to cope with their specific concerns. Issues that we specialize in treating include, but are not limited to:

  • Depression
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Suicidal Ideation/ Self-harm behaviors
  • Anxiety
  • Gender/sexual identity questions
  • School Refusal
  • ADHD
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Developmental Disorders
  • OCD
  • Trichotillomania
  • Behavior Problems
  • Learning Disorders
  • Sleep Problems
  • Life Changes (e.g., divorce, grief/loss)
  • Medical Diagnoses

At Compass Psychological Services, LLC, we believe there is value in viewing the child within the larger context in which they live. Therefore, we believe in the importance of incorporating parents in the child’s treatment in order to effectively reach our therapeutic goals. We may also collaborate with other health providers or school staff members to treat your child and provide the most effective and long-lasting therapeutic services.