Child & Teen Therapy

We work with children and teens ages 3 to 17.

Our approach is developmentally attuned, meaning we adapt our methods to the emotional and cognitive needs of each age group—from early play-based engagement to thoughtful adolescent dialogue.

We commonly support young clients navigating:

• Anxiety and emotional regulation

• Neurodiversity, including ADHD and autism

• Behavioral challenges in home or school settings

• Social and relational difficulties

• Trauma and family transitions

• Giftedness, asynchronous development, and perfectionism

We also provide specialized support for high-functioning children and teens whose internal struggles may be masked by outward success.

Very. We view therapy as a collaborative process, and for younger clients especially, parent involvement is essential. We provide regular updates, parent consultations, and, when needed, structured parent coaching—especially helpful for families parenting neurodiverse or highly sensitive children.

Yes, with your permission, we often work closely with educators and learning specialists to ensure a child receives consistent support across environments. We understand the unique pressures children in academically rigorous settings face and tailor our recommendations accordingly.

We recognize that children raised in high-achieving environments often carry internalized pressure to perform, please, or stay composed. Our work with these clients addresses the emotional undercurrents beneath their success—perfectionism, anxiety, identity confusion, or emotional suppression—so they can develop authenticity alongside resilience.

Both. We are trained to recognize and assess clinical concerns when needed, but our core approach is depth-oriented and relationship-based. We aim to help each child feel seen and understood—not simply “treated.” We don’t reduce kids to symptoms; we support their full emotional and developmental picture.

Yes. While many families prefer the containment of our physical office in Bellevue, we also offer secure virtual sessions for families in Seattle, Kirkland, Redmond, and greater Washington. This can be especially helpful for busy households, school-aged children with tight schedules, or teens who may open up more easily from home.

Yes, for teens age 14 and up, within ethical and legal limits. We maintain a balance between honoring a teen’s privacy and keeping parents appropriately informed. Our goal is to create a space where teens feel safe to speak honestly, while still supporting family connection and shared growth.