Children’s therapy services for two through eighteen and beyond

In-office in Washington D.C.& Tampa Florida, or via telehealth across the United States.

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Solutions-Focused Children’s Therapy

Young people have a story, and we honor that some choices and behaviors are shaped by their experiences and their developmental journey. Our approach to children’s therapy and behavioral therapy for kids is rooted in curiosity, empathy, and respect for where they are today, recognizing that growth happens at different paces and in different ways.

Children’s therapy uses a creative, personalized, and strengths-based approach, forging meaningful connections with young people and their caregivers to identify their strengths, creating a tailored plan toward growth and well-being.

This looks different for every child,  as natural and engaging connections vary. Sometimes, it can look like games, storytelling, art, or play combined with therapeutic techniques. Other times, it may be a focus on special interests, whether that’s a favorite storybook, television character, hobby, a sports team or even a walk around the block. By building on what already motivates and excites children, we create a supportive environment to feel understood, comfortable, and open to learning new skills and strategies for meaningful change.

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Our Areas of Expertise

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) treats a variety of issues, including depression and anxiety.

  • Parent Coaching for a variety of mood and behavioral difficulties of childhood, including autism, anxiety, ADHD, and oppositional behaviors. 

  • Supportive Therapy for life changes, adjustment difficulties, and other challenging issues.

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and social competency.

  • Parent-Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT)​ works with children and their caregivers teaching practical, age-appropriate skills to reduce defiance, anxiety, and stress, while strengthening your relationship and bond.

  • Trauma-Focused Therapies support children and adolescents who have lived through intense, confusing, and upsetting events.

  • Assessment and therapy for problematic sexual behavior utilizing evidence-based treatments backed by the National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth.

  • Evidence-based strategies and treatments to empower children, parents, and schools to eliminate school avoidance and refusal.

  • Thoughtful, supportive exposure and response prevention (ERP) treatment for youth living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

  • Supportive, evidence-based care for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs). We work with children, teens, and their caregivers to build awareness, strengthen coping skills, and develop practical strategies.

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How We Can Help

Children’s Therapy Options

​Depending on preference, comfort, and accessibility, our therapy services are offered in office or via a secure, privacy-protected online platform.

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Children's Therapy Services in Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Florida

Whether your child is navigating anxiety, behavioral challenges, trauma, or everyday growing pains, our team is here to help. We provide children's therapy and behavioral therapy for kids across Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Florida, offering both in-office and secure telehealth sessions to meet your family wherever you are. Every child deserves to feel supported, understood, and equipped with the tools to thrive. All caregivers deserve empathy, support and tools that help. Book a phone assessment today to take the first step.

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