Therapy for Kids in Eden Prairie, MN
Helping Kids Overcome Anxiety, Behavioral Challenges, and Trauma
Supporting Your Child’s Emotional Growth with Play Therapy
Is your child facing anxiety at school or struggling with behaviors at home? Kids often express their emotions through behaviors like tantrums, withdrawal, or anxiety. Therapy for children can help them build self-esteem, manage trauma, and develop healthy coping skills.
Using play therapy (learn more about play therapy and its benefits), we provide a safe and nurturing space where your child can work through life transitions, stress, and self-doubt to feel empowered and heard.
Our specialties include:
Anxiety
Depression
Peer relationship challenges
School-related issues
Family conflict
ADHD
Behavioral concerns
Trauma recovery
Self-esteem building
Coping with divorce
Life transitions
Support for high-functioning autism
Ready to help your child on their path to emotional well-being? Contact us today for a free 15-minute consultation or to schedule an intake appointment.
Common Questions About Therapy for Kids
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At Creekside Counseling in Eden Prairie, MN, our licensed child therapists provide counseling for children ages 3 and up. Depending on the clinician, we support younger children and school-aged kids who may be experiencing anxiety, behavioral challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, trauma, or other mental health concerns. Our child therapy services include play therapy, creative interventions, and evidence-based approaches in a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment. We also partner with parents to help children build coping skills, resilience, and confidence.
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Play therapy is a research-based approach that uses the natural language of children, play, to help them express emotions, process experiences, and work through challenges. At Creekside Counseling, our child therapists use play therapy techniques and creative interventions to make sessions engaging, supportive, and effective for kids. As a Registered Play Therapist™ (RPT), Elisabeth also integrates specialized play therapy strategies to provide an added level of expertise. Learn more about play therapy by visiting the Association for Play Therapy.
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Every child is unique, so the length of therapy varies based on their needs and goals. Some children benefit from short-term therapy (8-12 sessions) focused on a specific issue, while others may need longer-term support. We’ll work together to create a plan that’s right for your child.
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Absolutely. We believe that involving parents and caregivers is key to helping children succeed. We’ll collaborate through regular check-ins and parent guidance sessions to keep you informed and supported, while respecting your child’s confidentiality.