Child Therapy & Teen Therapy in Newington & Windsor, CT
Is your child or teen struggling with anxiety, behavior challenges, or emotional overwhelm? At Hope Speaks Counseling, we offer compassionate and creative therapy for children and adolescents in Newington and Windsor, CT. Using play therapy, expressive arts, and developmentally appropriate strategies, we help young people explore feelings, build emotional resilience, and strengthen communication with parents and caregivers. Whether in person or online, our child therapy services are designed to meet your family’s needs.
Our child counseling services include:
- Play therapy and expressive art sessions
- Parent/guardian engagement and coordination
- Support for emotional, behavioral & academic concerns
Our Newington and Windsor counselors work collaboratively with families, offering regular parent check‑ins and optional family sessions to ensure children thrive.
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What Child & Teen Therapy Can Help With
General anxiety
Separation anxiety and social anxiety
Anger, outbursts, or defiant behavior
Academic stress and school avoidance
Grief, trauma, or family changes (divorce, relocation)
Low self-esteem and isolation
What is therapy like for children?
A good therapeutic relationship is important to the success of therapy, especially for children. It is important for your child to feel comfortable with his or her therapist. At Hope Speaks, we strive to create a warm and nonjudgemental space where our child or teen can express themselves through talk, play, art and movement. Depending on age and need, our skilled clinicians may use:
Play Therapy to help children express feelings nonverbally
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety or negative thinking
Mindfulness and emotional regulation tools
Family check-ins to support communication and connection
When you call our office, you will be referred to a therapist who has specialized training in working with children. This training may include the use of play therapy, talk therapy, and psycho-educational activities.
I’m afraid that my child or tween won’t talk. How can you help?
It is true that most kids find it difficult to talk about their feelings in a direct way until they have reached a certain age. We incorporate expressive play and art in our sessions because children can naturally express their inner world through their imagination.
How can I be involved in my child’s therapy process?
Parental engagement is encouraged in our work with children. During the first session, the therapist will meet with parents/guardians for 10-15 minutes to discuss any concerns. We engage parents by coordinating family sessions when needed and with the consent of your child if they are older. Our goal is to ensure that your child will trust the therapeutic relationship.