At Birch Tree Psychology, we provide therapy for both preschool and school-age children.
For preschoolers, we specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and aggressive behavior using developmentally appropriate approaches like play therapy and behavior therapy. Play is a natural way for young children to express themselves, and it allows us to assess and address challenges in a way that feels safe, engaging, and even fun. Early intervention can often lead to shorter treatment and prevent issues from becoming more deeply rooted over time. At this stage, parents play a vital role in the therapy process, and we work closely with families to support lasting progress.
Our team of child psychologists and psychotherapists specializes in treating anxiety in children, such as school phobias, separation anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety, and specific phobias (ie: needles, blood, animals, death). We create a comfortable environment that puts people at ease, which allows them to confront and overcome their greatest fears. Our staff has conducted research on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and works with children to develop cognitive and behavioral strategies to manage their school performance.
Additionally, we work with children who are depressed, oppositional, or are struggling to cope with loss or divorce.
We also offer Parent Coaching, which is an intervention designed to help parents who have children with challenging behaviors, intense emotions, or neurologically atypical children (sometimes called a “difficult child”) to develop effective parenting strategies to create harmony and peace in your family.
We have effective and successful strategies to help you and your child to manage difficult feelings and situations today. We can help!