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Psychotherapy for children and adolescents
Child and adolescent psychotherapy is aimed at children, adolescents, and their families. It supports developmental processes and helps to identify and treat psychological distress at an early stage. The goal is to support young clients through emotional, social, familial, or school-related challenges.
Early therapeutic support is especially valuable because difficulties at a young age are often easier to address. This helps prevent burdens from becoming entrenched and leading to greater problems in later stages of life.
Understanding emotions
Children and adolescents receive a protected space in which they can express their feelings, thoughts, and experiences and better process them.
Strengthen development
The therapy strengthens self-confidence, emotional stability, and helpful strategies for coping with stress in everyday life.
Supporting families
Depending on the age and the specific concern, parents and caregivers are involved and supported in planning the next steps together.
When psychotherapy can be helpful
Psychotherapy can support children and adolescents with various mental health issues, emotional crises, and everyday difficulties.
Fears & Panic
For anxiety, panic, as well as obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
Mood & Withdrawal
For depression, persistent sadness, social withdrawal, or low self-esteem.
Attention & School
At ADHD, concentration problems, school problems, or high performance pressure.
Eating behavior & body
For eating disorders or psychosomatic complaints.
Behavior & Crises
In cases of behavioral abnormalities, temper tantrums, or emotional crises.
Losses & Life Events
For separations, losses, or other stressful life events.
You don't need to know yet what kind of support your child needs.
Our psychotherapists help you classify symptoms and find appropriate next steps for your child and family.
This is how the support begins
A confirmed diagnosis is not a prerequisite. In a Initial consultation concerns, burdens and possible next steps are clarified together.
Clarify concerns
At the beginning, the focus is on the current situation and the needs of the child or adolescent and the family.
Parents & Trust
Parents are involved in an age-appropriate manner. At the same time, teenagers are provided with a safe space for confidential conversations.
Duration & Scope
Duration and frequency depend on the issue, the burden, and the jointly agreed therapy goals.
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