Therapy for Children with ADD and ADHD in Eden Prairie, MN
Therapy can help children better understand how their brains work and build skills to feel more confident and supported.
Parenting a child with ADHD or ADD can feel exhausting and confusing at times.
Many kids with ADHD are bright, creative, and capable, yet still struggle with focus, impulse control, emotional regulation, or self-esteem. These challenges can affect school, friendships, and family life.
At Creekside Counseling, we offer ADHD therapy and counseling for children and teens. Our therapists provide in-person sessions in Eden Prairie, MN and virtual therapy across Minnesota, helping kids develop emotional regulation, focus, and coping skills while supporting parents along the way.
If you’re considering seeing a therapist for ADHD, we’re here to help you explore what support could look like for your child.
ADHD Therapy for Children and Teens
ADHD shows up differently for every child. Some kids struggle most with attention and organization, while others experience impulsivity, emotional intensity, or constant movement.
ADHD therapy may be helpful if your child or teen is experiencing:
Difficulty focusing, staying organized, or completing tasks
Impulsivity, emotional outbursts, or frustration tolerance challenges
Restlessness, hyperactivity, or difficulty sitting still
Low self-esteem related to school or behavior struggles
Stress around expectations at school or home
Therapy focuses on skill-building, emotional support, and understanding how ADHD affects your child’s daily life.
Common Challenges for Kids With ADHD
Families often seek ADHD therapy when children are struggling with:
School performance, homework, or classroom expectations
Emotional regulation or frequent meltdowns
Peer relationships or social challenges
Transitions, routines, or time management
Feeling misunderstood or constantly corrected
Therapy helps children feel understood while building skills that reduce stress and conflict.
What ADHD Therapy Looks Like at Creekside Counseling
ADHD therapy is not about fixing behavior or forcing children to fit a mold. It’s about helping kids feel supported while learning practical skills they can use every day.
Our sessions are:
Child-centered and developmentally appropriate
Focused on emotional regulation, executive functioning, and coping skills
Supportive of both the child and the parent
Parent involvement may be included to reinforce skills and provide guidance for home and school.
Our Approach to Self-Esteem Therapy for Kids
Our therapists use evidence-informed, trauma-aware approaches tailored to each child and family. This approach supports healing while respecting each child’s unique needs and pace.
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CBT helps children understand how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. In therapy, kids learn to notice negative or self-critical thinking patterns that often show up with depression and practice more balanced, supportive ways of thinking. CBT also helps children build coping skills for managing sadness, low motivation, and emotional overwhelm in everyday situations.
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ART is a gentle, structured therapy that helps children work through distressing memories or emotional experiences without needing to talk through every detail. This can be especially helpful for kids who have trouble putting feelings into words. ART supports emotional relief, improved mood, and a stronger sense of control over thoughts and feelings.
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This approach focuses on building a strong, trusting relationship between your child and their therapist while helping kids identify strengths and small, achievable steps forward. Rather than focusing only on problems, solution-focused therapy helps children notice what is already working and build confidence as they move toward emotional stability and hope.
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Play therapy helps children express and work through anxiety using activities that feel natural and safe, such as play, art, movement, or storytelling. For kids who have difficulty explaining worries with words, play therapy supports emotional regulation, confidence, and coping skills in a developmentally appropriate way.
How Can Therapy Help Children with ADD or ADHD?
Over time, therapy supports sustainable growth, not just short-term behavior management. Therapy can help your child or teen:
❋ Improve emotional regulation and frustration toleranceChildren develop tools to manage big emotions, impulsivity, and emotional reactions more calmly.
❋ Build focus, organization, and follow-throughTherapy helps kids learn strategies to manage attention, stay organized, and complete tasks in ways that work with their brains.
❋ Increase confidence and self-understandingOver time, kids gain a clearer understanding of how ADHD affects them and feel more capable, confident, and supported.
❋ Strengthen problem-solving and impulse controlTherapy supports kids in slowing down, thinking through choices, and responding more intentionally in everyday situations.
Our Providers
Elisabeth Emmerich, MA, LPCC, RPT™
Elisabeth helps women navigate anxiety, perfectionism, and the lingering effects of childhood trauma, while also supporting kids and teens through anxiety, trauma and life transitions. As a mom of three, she brings firsthand understanding of the pressures of motherhood to a warm, compassionate, and practical approach that helps clients untangle old patterns and create meaningful change.
Marina Mitcheltree, MA, LPCC
Marina supports children, teens, and families navigating anxiety, behavioral challenges, and life transitions. She specializes in early childhood mental health, child-parent relationships, and play therapy, and is passionate about empowering women and supporting BIPOC communities. As a mom, she brings personal insight into the challenges of parenting while creating a compassionate, practical space for families and individuals to heal and grow.
