Child Psychotherapy

Child psychotherapy involves professional intervention to address psychological difficulties in children, restore emotional well-being, and improve behavior. Psychological disorders are observed in every 5th or 7th child. During child psychotherapy, psychological assistance is provided to children and adolescents to resolve various issues troubling the child or parent. Often, therapy is initiated by the parent, whose request may differ from the child’s actual needs.

What is the difference between adult and child psychotherapy?

Adults can verbalize their feelings, sensations, and emotions, so therapy with them primarily involves talking. In contrast, therapy with children uses play, drawing, modeling, music therapy, and other methods, allowing the child to metaphorically express their thoughts, feelings, repressed events, and internal conflicts.

When to Seek a Child Psychotherapist?

Sometimes it’s challenging to determine whether a child’s behavior is within the norms of their age or if they need specialist help. In such cases, parents should pay attention to symptoms such as increased aggression, a constant desire for solitude, difficulties in relationships, sleep disturbances, changes in appetite, irrational fears, anxiety, and other similar issues.

It is also important to involve a child psychotherapist when there is a need to assess behavioral traits, restore appropriate behavioral responses, and balance the emotional state.

Situations Where Psychotherapist Assistance May Be Needed:

  • Age-related difficulties in children and adolescents
  • Adaptation, socialization, and communication difficulties with school or kindergarten
  • Family issues
  • Disturbances in the child’s emotional state
  • Tension, anxiety, sleep disturbances
  • Phobias, fears
  • Low self-esteem, excessive shyness, and other similar issues
WORKING HOURS

from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except weekends

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