Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
Supporting Emotional Growth, Resilience, and Connection
At Speak, Learn, & Play, we offer individual psychotherapy for children and teens to support emotional well-being, regulation, and healthy relationships. Therapy is tailored to each child’s developmental stage and unique needs, with an emphasis on safety, trust, and connection.
Our clinicians work collaboratively with families to help children and teens better understand their emotions, build coping skills, and navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence.
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Child and adolescent psychotherapy may be helpful for children and teens who are experiencing:
Anxiety, worries, or fears
Difficulty with emotional regulation or behavior
Challenges with peer relationships or social interactions
Stress related to school, family changes, or life transitions
Big emotions that feel hard to manage or express
We partner closely with families to ensure therapy goals feel meaningful and aligned with each child’s strengths and needs.
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Our psychotherapy services are:
Developmentally Appropriate: Therapy is tailored to a child or teen’s age, stage, and way of communicating.
Relationship-Based: A strong therapeutic relationship is central to meaningful progress.
Individualized and Thoughtful: Sessions are responsive to each child’s emotional profile and experiences.
Family-Centered: Parents and caregivers are supported as partners in the therapeutic process.
Our clinicians draw from a range of evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches to meet children and teens where they are.
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An initial intake to understand your child’s emotional needs and family context
Individual therapy sessions designed to feel safe, supportive, and engaging
Ongoing collaboration with parents and caregivers
Periodic check-ins to reflect on progress and adjust goals as needed
Therapy is paced thoughtfully, with attention to building trust and supporting long-term growth.
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Sessions are offered at our Brooklyn, NY practice.