For all the playtime they enjoy, it’s not easy being a kid. Today’s children face even more stressors than their parents did.
It’s challenging to support a child’s mental and emotional health because they don’t often ask for help. Children often lack the vocabulary and are just learning the emotional intelligence to describe when they’re feeling depressed, anxious, traumatized, etc. They may sulk, cry or act out in certain ways, but it’s hard to tell whether this is just “going through a phase” or if it’s something bigger.
The experienced and compassionate child counseling experts at The Marriage and Family Clinic help children from around the area, including Westminster and Thornton CO. We create a safe, no-pressure, judgment-free environment where your child can relax in the comfort of one our therapy rooms with one of our skilled and safe child therapists.
Using various approaches tailored to your child’s needs, we gently encourage them to identify and understand their emotions and learn healthy ways to handle them. We also strong encourage parental involvement throughout their therapy so that you’re both learning skills to help your child.
Initial child counseling consultations are free, and you can schedule a phone consultation by calling our office. We’re also happy to answer any questions you have about our child counseling services.
Insurance Accepted for Child & Family Counseling
When children and their families leave our office(s) following a child counseling session, they feel heard and understood. That alone can start the healing process and make everyone involved excited about the future for the child and the people in their life.
At a high level, the experience of being a child can seem fairly standardized. They wake up, eat, dress, and play or attend school on a regular schedule. Later, they have an evening meal, play some more or study, and go to bed. So, it’s easy to compare two children and be perplexed about why they behave so differently.
But within each segment of their day, there are countless interactions with others and simply with the thoughts in their head that make their experience totally unique. That’s why our approach to child counseling doesn’t follow any “formula”.
We get to know you and your child and don’t attempt to provide advice or propose solutions until we’re confident we understand all the relevant dynamics. And throughout our engagement with your family, we continue to provide guidance that considers current events and issues in your child’s life.
The sooner you help your child address their challenges, the faster they can overcome them. Schedule an appointment online today with a licensed child therapist at The Marriage and Family Clinic.
Signs that your child might benefit from counseling include persistent sadness or anxiety, significant behavior changes, difficulty at school, social withdrawal, sleep problems, anger outbursts, or trouble coping with changes like divorce or moving.
At The Marriage and Family Clinic in Westminster, our child counselors help you determine if therapy is appropriate during a free consultation.
Trust your instincts—if something feels off, it’s worth exploring.
Our child therapists create a warm, safe environment where children can express themselves comfortably.
Depending on your child’s age, sessions may include talk therapy, play therapy, art activities, or other age-appropriate approaches.
We work to understand your child’s emotional world and help them develop healthy coping skills. Parent involvement is encouraged throughout the process.
At The Marriage and Family Clinic, we strongly encourage parental involvement in child counseling.
We provide regular updates on your child’s progress, teach you techniques to support your child at home, and may include family sessions as appropriate.
Building skills together helps the whole family grow and ensures lasting positive change beyond therapy.
Our child therapists help children work through anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, ADHD-related struggles, school problems, family changes like divorce, grief and loss, social difficulties, anger management, and trauma.
We tailor our approach to each child’s unique needs and developmental stage.
Our goal is helping your child build emotional resilience and healthy coping skills.
The duration of child counseling varies based on your child’s specific needs and challenges.
Some children benefit from short-term therapy of 10-12 sessions, while others may need longer support.
Our Westminster child counselors regularly assess progress and adjust the treatment plan accordingly.
We work collaboratively with parents to determine the best timeline for your child.
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