Denver's Trusted Kids Therapy and Counselor

Empowering Children to Thrive

Our approach is child-centric, as we understand the unique developmental needs and challenges that young minds face. By fostering a strong therapeutic alliance, we build trust with your child, allowing them to explore their feelings and emotions in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. 
 

Comprehensive Support for Parents

Elevated Counseling not only focuses on the children but also recognizes the vital role parents play in their child's well-being. We provide comprehensive support for parents, equipping you with valuable insights and strategies to create a positive and nurturing environment at home. 
 

Let Us Help You Help Your Child

If you are seeking a trusted partner to support your child's emotional and mental health, Elevated Counseling is here for you. Do reach out and take advantage of our free initial consultation to provide your child with the care and attention they deserve. 

Let’s help you lay the foundation for a brighter, happier, and healthier future for your child.
 

What is Kids’ Therapy/Kids’ Counseling?

Kids Therapy, also known as Kids Counseling or Child Therapy, is a specialized form of therapeutic intervention designed to help children and adolescents overcome emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges. It involves working with trained mental health professionals who have expertise in understanding the unique developmental needs of young clients.

Child Therapy is based on the understanding that children may have difficulty expressing their emotions and thoughts verbally, especially when facing distressing or complex issues. As a result, child therapists use various age-appropriate therapeutic techniques to create a safe and supportive environment where children can communicate and process their feelings more effectively. Our Child Therapy can help children facing issues like anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral problems, grief, academic stress, social difficulties, etc. 

Key aspects of Child Therapy include:

Play Therapy: Play is a natural way for children to express themselves. Play therapy involves the use of toys, games, and art materials to allow children to act out their emotions, experiences, and struggles. Through play, children can communicate and work through their challenges in a non-threatening and enjoyable manner.

Talk Therapy: While play therapy is often the primary approach, child therapists may also use talk therapy techniques with older children or adolescents who are more comfortable expressing themselves verbally.

Emotional Expression: Kids Therapy helps your child recognize, label, and express their emotions in healthy ways. It enables them to understand and cope with their feelings, such as anger, sadness, fear, and joy.

Behavioral Modification: Therapists also work with children to address problematic behaviors and encourage the development of positive coping strategies and social skills.

Trauma Processing: This is mostly used for children who have experienced trauma. Trauma therapy provides a safe space for such a child to process and heal from their experiences.

Parental Involvement: Child therapists often collaborate with parents or caregivers to provide support and guidance to children during their therapy. As a parent, this helps you understand your child better and respond to their emotional needs effectively.

Tailored Approach: We typically adapt our techniques to suit the age, developmental stage, and personality of your child, recognizing that every child is unique and may require different therapeutic strategies.
 

When is Kids' Therapy Needed?

Kids Therapy may be beneficial in various situations and circumstances when children are facing emotional, behavioral, or psychological challenges that impact their well-being and daily functioning. If you’re wondering when is the best time to take your child to see a therapist, here are some common scenarios when Kids' Therapy may be needed:

• Emotional Difficulties: If your child is experiencing intense emotions, such as anxiety, depression, excessive worry, sadness, or anger that persist over time, that child may benefit from therapy to better understand and cope with their feelings.

• Behavioral Issues: If your child is displaying challenging behaviors, defiance, aggression, withdrawal, or difficulty following rules, we can use the right kind of therapy to address the underlying causes and promote positive behavior change.

• Academic Struggles: Therapy can help a child struggling with persistent academic difficulties, learning disorders, or school-related stress.

• Family Changes or Transitions: Major life changes like divorce, relocation, the loss of a loved one, or a significant family event can be challenging for children to navigate, and therapy can provide a supportive space for processing these changes.

• Social Issues: Some children have issues making and maintaining friends. They may experience social anxiety or struggle with peer relationships. Such kids can benefit from therapy to improve their social skills and build confidence.

• Health Conditions: Children often deal with chronic health conditions, hospitalization, or medical treatments and may need therapy to cope with the emotional and psychological impact of such situations.

• Attention and Concentration Issues: Kids struggling with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or issues with concentration and focus might benefit from therapy to develop coping strategies.

• Bullying or Victimization: If your child is experiencing bullying, peer victimization, or cyber-bullying, we often recommend therapy, either with a professional therapist or through coordinated parental guidance, to help the child process their feelings and learn how to cope with such experiences.

• Developmental Delays or Disabilities: For children with developmental delays or disabilities, therapy can offer support to improve adaptive and cognitive skills, and promote the overall development of the child.

Consult with a qualified child therapist or counselor if your child is faced with any of these issues. At Elevated Counseling, we understand that every child is unique, and the decision to seek Kids' Therapy should be based on the child's specific needs and circumstances.