Treatment

Child and Teen Therapy

Talk therapy adapted for children and teenagers, often with parents involved, for issues such as anxiety, behavior and school stress.

Also called: child counseling, teen therapy, adolescent counseling

Who Can Help with Child and Teen Therapy?

Psychologists
A doctoral-level mental health professional who provides talk therapy and psychological testing for conditions such as anxiety, depression and trauma.
Counselors
A licensed mental health professional who provides talk therapy for stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship problems.
Social Workers
A licensed professional who provides counseling and helps people connect with services. Clinical social workers diagnose and treat mental health conditions.
Child Psychiatrists
A psychiatrist who treats mental health and behavior conditions in children and teenagers, including ADHD, anxiety and depression.
Marriage and Family Therapists
A licensed therapist who treats mental health and relationship problems in the context of couples and families.

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about child and teen therapy and what is right for you.