Child & Adolescent Therapy
Evidence-Based Therapy Approaches for Children and Adolescents
At CBT Denver, our expert child and adolescent therapists are here to help you find a tailored, research-backed therapy approach based on their age and the things they might be struggling with.
We provide a safe and friendly environment and an individualized approach. Our goal is to help your child improve mental health issues and regulate stressors related to their current age and environments (school, low self-esteem, anxiety etc.)
We offer a variety of evidence-based psychotherapies for children and adolescents and our specialties include:
Life transitions such as divorce, sibling issues, or moving
Suicidal thoughts and self-harm
School violence
Impulse control
Gaming, social media or other screen addiction
Child and Teen Therapy Approaches
The primary modalities we use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). These approaches help kids, tweens and teens to build a toolbox of skills.
Under the guidance of our expert clinicians, they will learn to use these skills to regulate their emotions, communicate effectively, and build a sense of competence at school and in relationships. This, in turn, will motivate them to work towards goals and values which builds a growth mindset and self-compassion.
Given the sensitive age and circumstances adolescents find themselves in, one-on-one talk therapy often provides a better setting for open communication. They may feel more prone to discuss feelings of anxiety, life transitions, substance use, and stress factors freely and without the added pressure of a parent present.
Parent Skills Training, Coaching and Education
Parent Skills Training and Education
We help parents become skilled and confident through evidence-based cognitive-behavioral skills training. Parents learn strategies and skills that work to reduce anxiety, oppositionality, non-compliance, impulsivity, tantrums, and emotion dysregulation. Parents can also learn how to reinforce desired behaviors to support their child’s health.
For older children and teens participating in individual therapy, Parent Coaching and Parenting Education sessions may augment individual therapy so that parents can learn strategies and approaches to support their child’s growth and emotional health. Parent sessions are part of all Adolescent DBT Skills groups as well. In these workshops, parents learn the basic DBT skills so they can support their teens in using the skills.
Family Therapy
Depending on the age and needs of the child or adolescent, family contextual factors and the particular family situation, parents and children might be encouraged to engage in Family Therapy together. This is a holistic approach that focuses on building skills, learning communication skills, managing independence, and navigating conflict successfully.
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Learn More About Child and Adolescent Therapy at CBT Denver
If you wish to know more about our approach to child play therapy, teen counseling and family therapy, don’t hesitate to reach out. We can help you decide what might be best for you and your child(ren) through an initial phone consultation and answer any questions you have.
