Children & Adolescents
At Clarity Counseling Services, we work with children and adolescents starting at age 10 and upward. We have worked with different types of families including divorced, step/blended families, single parent families, gay or lesbian families, military families and families in transition and crisis situations. We begin by working with the family to define the goal of therapy for their child. An individual treatment plan is written for the child, and we frequently review the plan to ensure that we are making progress. We do not push our own ideas or values on families, but work with each family’s own unique value system. We lay out various options and make recommendations, but we never forget that it is a parent’s choice how to raise their own child.
Children
Play therapy allows children to express and work through their emotions in a safe, warm, and nurturing environment. In addition to sessions with children, we will meet with parents and other family members as needed.
A variety of methods are used when working with children including Puppet Play Therapy, Art Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy.
Adolescents
At Clarity Counseling Services, I work with adolescents and teens facing a variety of challenges at home and in school. I provide adolescent counseling in Champaign, helping teens navigate emotional, behavioral, and social difficulties.
Common concerns include:
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Bullying and peer relationships
- Social skills and communication
- Anger management
- Oppositional behaviors
- Eating disorders
- Family or parent-related issues
- Self-esteem challenges
- Substance use
- Depression
- Self-harm behaviors
Adolescents experiencing these challenges often face social or academic difficulties. Today’s teens are exposed to many influences through school, peers, and social media, which can make decision-making more difficult and sometimes overwhelming.
At Clarity Counseling Services, I work with adolescents and their families to help them regain direction, build confidence, and get back on track. Schedule your free 30-minute consultation today!