A Safe Place for
Young Minds to Heal
Specialized therapy for children and teenagers — helping them navigate anxiety, school stress, trauma, and the challenges of growing up, at every stage.
Therapy for Every Stage
of Childhood & Adolescence
Whether your child is 4 or 17, we meet them exactly where they are — using age-appropriate techniques that feel comfortable, not clinical.
What We Help Children & Teens With
Our therapists are experienced in a wide range of challenges that young people face today.
Child-Centered Therapy
Approaches That Work
Kids don't always have the words for what they feel — so we use approaches that let them express themselves in ways that come naturally.
What to Expect
Starting therapy can feel uncertain. Here's exactly how our process works, step by step.
Questions & Answers
Common Questions from Parents
If your child has had noticeable changes in mood, behavior, sleep, appetite, or school performance lasting more than two weeks, therapy can help. You don’t need to wait for a crisis. Early support almost always leads to better outcomes. Trust your instincts as a parent. If something feels off, it’s worth a conversation.
If your child has had noticeable changes in mood, behavior, sleep, appetite, or school performance that have lasted more than two weeks, therapy can help. You don’t need to wait for a crisis. Early support almost always leads to better outcomes. Trust your instincts as a parent. If something feels off, it’s worth a conversation.
We work with children and teenagers from age 4 through 18, as well as young adults in college. Each age group receives therapy tailored to their developmental stage: play-based approaches for younger children, and more talk-based or skill-building methods for older teens.
Not at all. Our therapists never push children or teens to share more than they’re ready to. The first sessions are about building trust and getting comfortable. For younger children, especially, therapy often looks more like play than a conversation, and that’s completely intentional
Yes. Parent involvement is an important part of the process. We hold regular check-ins with parents to discuss progress and next steps. For teenagers, we balance keeping you informed with maintaining the age-appropriate privacy your teen needs to open up honestly in sessions.
We accept most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthCare, Medica, Anthem, and Medical Assistance (MA). Contact us before your first appointment, and we’ll verify your benefits so there are no surprises.
Every child is different. Some families see meaningful change in 8 to 12 sessions; others benefit from longer-term support. We reassess progress regularly and will always discuss next steps openly with you. There’s no pressure to continue longer than needed, and no abrupt endings either.
This is very common, especially with teenagers. We are experienced at working with reluctant young clients. Often, the first session goes much better than they expected once they actually arrive. If it helps, we can start with a parent-only consultation to get guidance on how to approach the conversation at home.
Yes. We offer teletherapy for clients who prefer it or cannot attend in person. Virtual sessions are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. In-person sessions are also available at our Forest Lake office, and some families use a mix of both depending on the week.
Children and teens don’t always have the language or self-awareness to talk through their feelings the way adults do. That’s why we use approaches such as play therapy, art therapy, music therapy, and pet-assisted therapy. These methods let younger clients express and process emotions in ways that feel natural to them, not forced.
Keep it simple and positive. You might say something like: “We’re going to meet someone whose job is to help kids with big feelings, kind of like a feelings coach.” Avoid framing it as punishment or making it feel like a big deal. The more relaxed you are about it, the more relaxed they’ll be. Our therapist will take it from there.
Take the first step toward
feeling like yourself again.
Whether you are navigating a crisis, working through long-standing challenges, or simply ready to grow, we are here. A 20-minute consultation call is free, and there is no pressure to commit.