Therapy for Children and Teens

Therapy for Children and Teens at Portland Psychotherapy focuses on assessment-based, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and their families. The page describes support for concerns such as anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, trauma, ADHD, self-esteem, school problems, and family changes. Treatment is tailored to age and developmental stage. For toddlers, care may include play therapy and parent participation; for children, it may include hands-on activities and parent support; for teens, therapy may focus more on talk therapy and emotion and behavior regulation skills. The page also notes that therapists may use cognitive behavioral therapies such as behavioral therapy, parenting training, acceptance and commitment therapy, and exposure and response prevention. Care may include assessment, goal setting, progress tracking, and collaboration with psychiatrists when medication treatment is appropriate.