Child Therapy in Iowa

Developmentally appropriate mental health support that helps children express, understand and navigate their emotions and experiences.

Supporting Children's Mental Health

Children do not always have the words to explain what they are feeling or experiencing. Changes in behavior, emotions, sleep, school, relationships, or routines can sometimes be signs that a child needs additional support. Play therapy approaches provide a developmentally appropriate space for children to communicate, build skills, and feel supported.

When Your Child May Benefit from Support

Families may seek therapy for anxiety, sadness, behavior changes, emotional outbursts, grief, trauma, school concerns, friendship difficulties, family changes, self-esteem, or difficulty adjusting to stressful experiences.

How Child Therapy Can Help

Depending on the child's age and needs, therapy may use play and creative art activities as these tools provide children the opportunity to express themselves using their own language - play. This is in addition to conversation, skill-building, and other developmentally appropriate approaches. Treatment may help children identify emotions, develop coping skills, communicate needs, and strengthen relationships.

Our Approach

At Iowa Family Counseling, therapy is individualized and collaborative. Our clinicians draw from evidence-based and person-centered approaches based on each client's needs, strengths, experiences, developmental level, and goals.

Working With Children and Families

Caregiver involvement can be an important part of child therapy. The level of involvement depends on the child's age, needs, treatment goals, and circumstances, while respecting the therapeutic relationship and applicable privacy requirements.

Flexible Ways to Access Therapy

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In-Person Therapy

Receive counseling in a comfortable, supportive setting at one of our available office locations.

School-Based Therapy

Eligible students in partnering school districts may be able to receive counseling during the school day

Telehealth Across Iowa

Secure telehealth appointments make it possible to connect with an Iowa Family Counseling clinician from home anywhere in Iowa.

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Based Therapy

Receive counseling on-site at partnering nursing facilities, making compassionate mental health care more accessible and convenient for residents.