Therapy for Children and Teens

Understanding the Unique Needs of Children and Teens

Children and teens experience the world differently than adults. Their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are shaped by their developmental stage, family dynamics, social pressures, and personal experiences. At Choice Point Psychological Services, we specialize in providing therapy specifically designed for young clients, helping them navigate challenges and develop emotional resilience in a safe, supportive environment.

Our approach is grounded in evidence-based practices tailored to meet the developmental and emotional needs of children and adolescents. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or behavioral challenges, our therapists are equipped to provide the tools and support they need to heal and thrive.

Our Specialized Services

Play-Informed Therapy

Children often express themselves more naturally through play than through words. Play-informed therapy provides a safe, structured environment where children can explore their emotions, process difficult experiences, and develop coping strategies through creative expression.

How Play-Informed Therapy Works:

• Use of a variety of mediums, such as toys, art, and storytelling, to help children communicate thoughts and feelings.
• Therapists observe patterns of play to gain insight into emotional and psychological challenges.
• Through guided play, children learn to regulate emotions, develop problem-solving skills, and build self-confidence.

“Play is the language of children. Through play, we help them make sense of the world.”

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy for Children and Teens

Internal Family Systems therapy helps young clients understand and navigate the different “parts” of themselves — the inner voices that might be in conflict or causing distress. IFS provides a framework for teens to develop self-awareness and self-compassion.

How IFS Works for Children and Teens:

• Identifying and understanding “parts” (e.g., a protective part that avoids social situations, a critical part that causes self-doubt).
• Learning how to approach these parts with curiosity and compassion rather than judgment.
• Helping the “Self” (the core of who they are) to become a confident leader of their internal system.
• Encouraging emotional regulation and self-trust as they navigate growing up and building their own identity.

“Helping teens understand and lead their inner world fosters resilience and self-acceptance.”

Trauma Therapy (For All Ages)

Trauma can have a profound impact on a young person’s development and emotional health. We specialize in trauma-informed approaches to help children and teens process and heal from difficult experiences.

Our Trauma Therapy Techniques Include:

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): Helps process traumatic memories and reduce emotional distress.
• ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy): Uses a combination of creative language and neuroscience to resolve distressing thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.
• Somatic Techniques: Focuses on helping children and teens reconnect with their bodies and release stored trauma.
• Storytelling or Creative Therapies: These therapies allow young clients to process and reframe their trauma through experiential mediums such as storytelling, creative activities, and guided exploration.

Our therapists create a secure, nonjudgmental environment where children feel safe exploring difficult emotions and regain a sense of safety and control.
“Healing from trauma starts with feeling safe and seen.”

Why Choose Us?

Take the First Step Toward Healing

If your child or teen is struggling, they don’t have to face it alone. Our therapists are here to provide the support and guidance they need to heal, grow, and thrive.

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