Childhood Issues

Children and adolescents can experience the same difficult emotional issues as adults. Psychotherapy helps childhood issues in a variety of ways.  Children receive emotional support, resolve conflicts with people, understand feelings and problems, and try out new solutions with the support and coaching of a therapist.  Goals for therapy may include: change in behavior, improved relations with friends or family, less anxiety, or better self-esteem.  The length of psychotherapy depends on the complexity and severity of problems. Studies have found that children as young as three years can benefit from psychotherapy.