As therapy becomes more widely accepted among adults and proves its value to them the question inevitably occurs in their minds “can my child benefit from this as well?”
Their very next thought may be that their child is too young and doesn’t have any problems yet. But that is far from the case. Children, being new to the world, see most challenges as major simply because they haven’t experienced them before. When they fail at these challenges or experience negative repercussions they can often take them personally, even seeing them as trauma.
Oftentimes, children will not look to their parents for guidance on their daily interactions with other kids and adults. They may do this for various reasons, among them not wanting to appear weak to their parents. Having a neutral third party (such as a therapist) to talk to may be the right answer.
Types of Therapy Often Used with Children
- Parent-child interaction therapy
- Child-centered play therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Applied behavioral analysis
- Play therapy
- Group therapy
- Family therapy
These therapies may be helpful in treating the following conditions:
- depression
- anxiety
- chronic illness
- trauma
- family conflict
- mood disorders
- child abuse
- relationships
- obsessive-compulsive disorder
A child may look at therapy as being “just talking” or even think it’s silly. But as the years go on therapy will have its impact on them. They will most likely have fond memories of being able to speak their mind without judgment and in a safe environment.
Children will also look at the adults who offered therapeutic and counseling services in a positive light. Because at the end of the day, the entire purpose of therapy is to help the individual cope with life and daily challenges.
Fees Associated with Child Therapy
Fees can range depending on where you live in the world, how experienced the therapist is, and if you are using insurance or not.
Many times, insurance companies will cover at least a portion of therapy for both adults and children. Even if they don’t, however, rates can be affordable, especially if you look for a therapist that specializes in patients who don’t have insurance.
With that said, therapy can range from anywhere between $50 per hour to $200 per hour, depending on the various factors mentioned above. Child therapy in Tampa FL for example, is about $150 per hour without insurance.
Don’t let money be an obstacle in getting you or your child help today. It’s an investment with exponential payoff.
