Children's Counseling
Child counseling is a type of therapy that focuses on children, teens, and adolescents.
Kids can experience depression, anxiety, anger, grief, etc. The goal of counseling is to break these issues down so they are more manageable.
What is child counseling?
Child counseling is a type of therapy that focuses on children, teens, and adolescents. Child therapists have specific training to help kids get through tough situations.
Child counseling also helps those who have experienced trauma or other stressful events.
In addition, counseling will give you (the parent) tools to help your child get better.
When to seek child counseling
There are often signs that your child might need counseling. Acting out of character or demonstrating other rebellious behaviors could require counseling.
Withdrawing, becoming more aggressive, and losing enjoyment are also possible signs that your child may need counseling.
If your child has gone through trauma recently, or in the past, they would also likely benefit from counseling. Trauma could be caused by abuse, the death of a loved one, moving, divorce, illness, etc.
If you have tried helping your child on your own and it hasn't worked, counseling could be a great option.
Children's Counseling Information
What occurs during a child’s counseling session?
The first appointment consists of the counselor getting to know your child and establishing goals. Approaches are varied and can include art and other activities that help build confidence and problem solving skills.
How long does treatment take?
Treatment varies by patient. The length of time your child will be in therapy depends on the goals you and your child’s counselor have set forth. Oftentimes, children will meet with a counselor once per week for several months.
Where can I get my child counseling?
Child counseling is available at all Signature Health locations.
How do I make an appointment?
Please call any of our offices to schedule an appointment:
- Ashtabula - (440) 992-8552
- Willoughby - (440) 953-9999
- Maple Heights - (216) 663-6100
- Beachwood - (216) 831-6466
- Painesville - (440) 853-1501
- Lakewood - (216) 766-6080
Click here for walk-in hours and availability.
For new patient assessment appointments, you can also schedule by:
- Live chatting a member of our patient services team during business hours
- Completing our online registration and picking your visit date/time (right now, this is only available for telehealth assessments, or if you want to come in person to Ashtabula or Beachwood)
For more information about services offered at each location, please refer to our locations page.
What insurance do you accept?
Signature Health accepts:
- Medicaid
- Traditional Medicare
- Some Medicare Advantage plans
For patients without insurance, we offer a sliding fee scale program for those who qualify. This means payment is based on your income and household size. We can also help get new patients set up with Medicaid.
See a full list of accepted insurances.