Child Therapy

Compassionate Care for Children

Children experience big emotions but often lack the words to express them. Our child therapy uses play-informed, developmentally appropriate methods to create a warm, safe environment where children can comfortably express themselves and build essential emotional skills.

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Our approach

How this works

Child therapy uses play, art, storytelling, and movement — the natural languages of children — to facilitate healing and growth, with parents kept as active partners throughout.

Who it’s for

This service is designed for children ages 5–12 experiencing emotional difficulties, behavioral challenges, trauma, or major family transitions.

What we help with

  • Separation anxiety and worry
  • Emotional outbursts
  • Trauma responses from adverse experiences
  • Grief and loss
  • Family transitions like divorce
  • School difficulties and peer conflict
What’s included

Your care, in practice

50–60 minute sessions using expressive techniques

Caregiver intake and regular check-ins throughout treatment

Parent psychoeducation and home-based reinforcement tools

Collaboration with schools and pediatric providers as needed

Developmentally tailored treatment plans reviewed regularly

Safe playroom environment (in-person) or interactive digital tools (virtual)

What to expect

The difference it makes

Children develop healthier ways to express emotions, build coping and self-regulation skills, and thrive — supported by caregivers who are guided every step of the way.

Fees

Pricing for Child Therapy

Rates depend on which clinician you see. Both clinicians are listed below.

Individual, Teen & Child Therapy

Also applies to Trauma, Anxiety & Depression, ADHD, Behavioral, Faith-Based, and Virtual therapy.

Session Brittany Higgins, LCSW Jacqueline R. Valencia, LCSW-R
Initial Intake Assessment 60 min $275 $375
Ongoing Session — Virtual 50–60 min $200 $300
Ongoing Session — In-Person 50–60 min $250 $350
  • A credit card is kept on file to hold your appointment time.
  • Payment is collected at the time of service through our secure, HIPAA-compliant client portal.
  • We accept all major credit and debit cards, plus HSA and FSA cards.
  • A detailed monthly “superbill” is available on request for out-of-network reimbursement.
  • Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice are subject to the full session fee.

See full fees & FAQ

Begin when you’re ready

Ready to begin child therapy?

Reaching out is often the hardest part. Book a free, no-pressure consultation and let’s talk about what you need.