Children & Teens

Help Your Child or Teen Thrive

Compassionate therapy that meets them where they are, with age-appropriate approaches.

Is This For You

Signs your child or teen might benefit

You don't need to wait for a crisis.

See if we’re a fit
  1. 1Behavioral changes like withdrawal, aggression, or acting out
  2. 2Academic struggles or school avoidance
  3. 3Social difficulties or low mood
  4. 4Anxiety, excessive worry, or perfectionism
  5. 5Identity exploration, including LGBTQIA+ questions
  6. 6Family transitions like divorce, loss, or moving
The Process

What to Expect

  1. 1

    Consultation with parents

    We start by discussing your concerns, goals, and how privacy works for your child.

  2. 2

    First session with your child

    Usually play or art focused, this session is about building rapport and trust at their pace.

  3. 3

    Ongoing sessions

    Typically 45 minutes for younger kids and 50 for teens, with regular parent updates that protect confidentiality.

  4. 4

    Progress reviews

    Quarterly check-ins keep you informed and the work aligned with your child's growth.

What We Help With

Special considerations

  • Affirming care for LGBTQIA+ youth exploring identity
  • Support for parents in their own journey of understanding
  • School collaboration with teachers and counselors (with your permission)
  • Trauma-informed clinicians specializing in childhood trauma and grief
How We Work

Our play and art therapy approach

We meet children where they are with age-appropriate methods.

Play Therapy

Children communicate through play, processing emotions and building confidence along the way.

Art Therapy

Creative expression helps kids and teens process feelings they can't yet put into words.

Talk Therapy

For older teens, a strengths-based take on traditional talk therapy.

Family Involvement

We bring parents and guardians in, because therapy works best when families are part of the solution.

Your Care Team

Meet some of our specialists

Licensed, warm, and genuinely affirming. We'll match you with the right fit on your free consultation.

In Person · Virtual

Chelsea Sinkovich

Anxiety · Body Image · Self-Worth

A warm, compassionate space that fosters trust, creativity, and honest conversation.

Learn about Chelsea
In Person · Virtual

Samantha Morgan

Childhood Trauma · Anxiety · Neurodivergence

Helping children and families find calm, connection, and confidence again.

Learn about Samantha
In Person · Virtual

Krysten Richardson

Anxiety · Emotional Regulation · Life Transitions

Therapy as a partnership — a place to be your true self, free from judgment.

Learn about Krysten
Good to Know

Questions about children & teens

We provide regular parent updates while protecting your child's confidentiality, which helps them feel safe enough to open up. We'll explain how this balance works at the start.
You don't need to wait for a crisis. Changes in behavior, mood, sleep, or school can all be signs that extra support would help. A free consultation is a good place to talk it through.
Yes. We create affirming spaces for youth exploring their identity, and we support parents in their own journey of understanding and acceptance.
We're in-network with most major providers, and with a range of NC Medicaid plans. We verify your benefits before each session — no surprises.
Ready When You Are —

Let’s take the first step together.

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