If you have a child needing to overcome issues, such as anxiety, behavior disorders, or other conditions, reach out to ACT Family Therapy in Del City, Oklahoma, led by Karen Cox, MS, LMFT, CMIP. The practice offers children and adolescent therapy, giving those in their youth the specialized care they need. Call the office today or book an appointment online.

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What is children and adolescent therapy?

While childhood should be a time of fun, play, and adventure, it can also be difficult for various reasons. If you have a child who struggles with conditions that hold them back from thriving, they need an expert like Karen at ACT Family Therapy. She offers children and adolescent therapy and works with little ones as young as 4 years old.

Children and adolescent therapy deals with biological, psychological, and social issues that children and adolescents experience. The broad scale includes:

  • Trauma and loss
  • Cognitive deficits
  • Social problems
  • Behavioral problems
  • Psychological problems
  • Mental issues
  • Developmental problems
  • Family problems
  • Coping with developmental changes
  • Emotional problems
  • Stress

When a child visits ACT Family Therapy, Karen offers her expert knowledge with a thorough understanding of your child’s basic psychological needs. She also understands how the family and other social influences can affect them socially, emotionally, developmentally, and behaviorally. She takes the time to learn about their situation.

What does children and adolescent therapy address?

Karen specializes in helping children overcome conditions, including:

Mental disorders

These include anxiety, depression, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

Disruptive behavior disorders

These include conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder.

Developmental disorders

These include attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders, dyslexia, intellectual disability, dyslexia, and communication disorders.

Abuse

Children and adolescent therapy addresses all types of abuse, including physical, emotional, sexual, and child neglect.

Eating disorders

Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating.

Addictions

Karen has the expertise to help children and adolescents who might have addictions to the internet, gaming, drugs, alcohol, sex, and gambling.

Sleep disorders

Sleep disorders include insomnia, sleepwalking, and nightmares.

At ACT Family Therapy, Karen has the expertise to help children and adolescents develop problem-solving skills to help them cope and even overcome their condition.

How does children and adolescent therapy work?

Karen uses a wide range of procedures and skills when counseling children and adolescents, including:

  • Play therapy techniques
  • Talk therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Psychoeducation in trauma-focused therapy
  • Internal family systems therapy
  • Narrative therapy
  • Attachment theory therapy
  • ADHD therapy

Your provider at ACT Family Therapy is also trauma-informed and trained.

If you have a child or adolescent needing counseling, don’t hesitate to call ACT Family Therapy today. You can also book an appointment online.