Children & Families
Your child be maybe experiencing some of the following symptoms along with others:
Children:
- Always worries, cries easily and is often fearful.
- Is self-critical, pessimistic and over reacts to life situations.
- Is not friendly, bullies, hurts or teases other kids.
- Is unaffectionate and considered a loner.
- Wants to play alone, has no hobbies or interests, is excessively shy.
- Frequently lies, blames others for everything.
- Has difficulty organizing, loses interest quickly has difficulty following rules.
- Threatens to harm himself or others
- Always angry and defiant with authority
Your teenager may be experiencing:
Teenager:
- Has thought of suicide or made gestures
- Poor body image, Low self-esteem
- Anger and violent episodes, extreme mood swings
- Withdrawing from family and friends, isolating
- Self-medicating with alcohol and or drugs
- Noticeable changes in behavior i.e. eating, sleeping
Frequently Asked Questions
Child and Family Therapy helps children, teens, and parents address emotional, behavioral, and relationship challenges. It focuses on improving communication, building trust, and creating a more peaceful and supportive family environment.
If your child often worries, cries easily, has frequent anger outbursts, or withdraws from family and friends, therapy may help. Early intervention can improve emotional regulation, self-esteem, and overall well-being.
Therapy can help with anxiety, depression, defiance, low self-esteem, social isolation, bullying, self-harm thoughts, and substance use. It provides coping strategies to help children and teens express themselves in healthy ways
Yes. Family therapy strengthens communication, reduces conflict, and helps parents and children understand each other’s emotions. It’s designed to restore balance and harmony at home.
Absolutely. Therapy helps children understand their emotions, learn self-control, and replace negative behaviors with positive coping skills. Parents also receive guidance on supporting their child’s growth.
Sessions are tailored to each child’s age and needs. Therapists may use talk therapy, play therapy, or creative activities to help children express emotions safely and work through underlying issues.
Yes. Teen counseling provides a confidential space for adolescents to talk about identity, relationships, academic pressure, or emotional struggles. It helps them develop confidence and better decision-making skills.
Parents play a key role by practicing empathy, listening actively, and reinforcing positive behaviors. Therapists often guide parents on how to maintain progress between sessions.
Yes. Sessions are confidential, though therapists may share general progress updates with parents. Any disclosure of harm to self or others is handled with care and safety as a priority.
Dr. Arvon and her team specialize in helping children, teens, and families heal emotional pain and improve relationships. Their compassionate approach builds lasting change through understanding, structure, and support.x
In-person sessions create a warm, engaging space where children and families can interact face-to-face with the therapist. This setting allows the therapist to observe body language, tone, and family dynamics more accurately. Children often respond better to hands-on activities, play therapy, and in-the-moment feedback. Families also find it easier to practice communication skills together, making in-person therapy especially effective for building trust, emotional connection, and cooperation at home.