Child and Family Therapy
While concern for your little one’s big feelings may be the reason you are seeking support, your child is most likely not the only one struggling. Family therapy sessions provide space for all family members to explore their responses to the child's challenges, fostering solutions that benefit the entire family. Family therapy supports not only the child's social, emotional, and behavioral development but also empowers parents and caregivers with the understanding, insight, and strategies to better help their child no matter the circumstance.
Behavior is a form of communication. If one or more of these phrases could be used to describe your child, it very well may be time to ask for help:
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My child is frequently sad, irritable, rigid, or restless.
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My child is overly fearful or anxious.
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My child responds aggressively when distressed.
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My child has trouble concentrating or completing tasks.
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My child is much more energetic than others.
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My child struggles to separate from me and/or other caregivers.
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My child has difficulty in group settings.
Additionally, if you are seeking to better understand your child’s current functioning, learn new strategies to more effectively meet your child’s needs, are hoping to gain diagnostic clarification, looking for resources and/or referrals to support your child in their group or school setting, Little Minds Family Therapy is here to help.
Trauma Treatment
Little Minds Family Therapy is committed to creating and holding a safe space for children and families to heal.
If your child has survived a dangerous event such as a car accident or natural disaster, observed violence between family members, been exposed to conflict within their community, lost a caregiver or sibling, or has been the victim of physical or sexual abuse, trauma specific treatment is essential.
During the intake process, you will be asked to identify any adverse or traumatic experiences of which your child may have been exposed. Trauma related symptoms can be disguised as or combined with a variety of social, emotional, and behavioral challenges and will be closely evaluated and monitored across the course of treatment.
Your choice to engage in trauma specific treatment is your child’s first step towards healing.
Circle of Security
In a world with no shortage of information, suggestions, and advice from others, the Circle of Security® Parenting™ (COSP) program assists caregivers identify and implement tools that are clinically proven to promote security.
Circle of Security® is based on decades of research regarding ways to enhance secure attachment within the child-caregiver relationship. The COSP Program assists caregivers better understand their child’s emotional needs, support their child’s emotion regulation, enhance the development of their child’s self-esteem, and honor the innate wisdom and desire for their child to be secure.
The COSP program is a virtual group for caregivers that meets for 1.5 hours weekly for 8 weeks. COSP is primarily used with caregivers who have at least one child who is less than 7 years old.
For more information on COSP and the research behind the program, click here for a video overview.
How It Works
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Consultation Call
Click here or complete this form to set up a free consultation call. We will discuss the reasons you're seeking support and determine if your family could benefit from therapy at Little Minds
Family Therapy.
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Portal + Paperwork
Following your consultation call, you will receive an invitation to create a patient portal. You will schedule your intake assessment and complete the necessary paperwork through the portal.
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Mental Health Assessment
During your initial appointment, your child will undergo a comprehensive mental health assessment. This assessment forms the foundation for effective treatment moving forward.