Child Counseling In Cornelius, NC
Therapy to Help Children Feel Supported
A Safe Space for Children to Express Themselves
Child counseling gives children a safe and supportive place to share what they are feeling in a way that feels comfortable for their age and personality. Through play, creative activities, and guided conversation, therapy can help children understand their emotions, build coping skills, improve communication, and work through challenges at home, school, or with others. Counseling may support children dealing with anxiety, behavioral concerns, family changes, social difficulties, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, or trouble managing emotions, while also helping parents better understand how to support their child.
If you are a parent who is looking for whole family support we also offer Family therapy in Cornelius, NC.
If your child is struggling with big emotions, behavior changes, or anxiety, counseling can help.
Common Reasons Children Start Counseling
Children may start counseling when big emotions, behavior changes, or challenges at home or school begin to affect daily life. Common reasons include anxiety, sadness, grief, family changes, social struggles, trouble with emotional regulation, low self-esteem, trauma, separation concerns, difficulty following routines, or changes in behavior that parents are trying to better understand.
Who We Help
We support children who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, withdrawn, frustrated, or unsure how to express what they are experiencing. Whether your child is struggling with school stress, family transitions, friendship challenges, grief, trauma, behavior concerns, or emotional outbursts, counseling can provide a safe and supportive space to help them feel understood.
What Happens in Child Counseling
Child counseling gives children a comfortable place to express themselves in ways that feel natural to them. Your therapist may use play, creative activities, and age-appropriate conversation to help your child build coping skills, understand emotions, improve communication, and work through challenges at home, school, and in relationships.
Every child deserves support as they learn to understand their emotions.
Rates & Insurance
Private Pay
Our current self-pay rate is $160 per session for fully licensed therapists and $140 per session for associate licensed therapists.
Accepted Insurance
- BCBS
- Anthem
- Aetna
- Aetna State Health Plan
- Meritain Health
- Cigna
- United HealthCare
- UMR
- Medcost
- Oscar
Helpful Insurance Tips
Sessions may be covered in part or in full depending on your health insurance provider and plan. We recommend reaching out to your insurance provider to determine your mental health benefits. Some helpful questions to ask:
- Does my health insurance plan include mental health benefits?
- Is there a limit to how many sessions are covered per year?
- Do I need a referral from my Primary Care Physician?
- Do I have a deductible or a copay for mental health benefits?
Payment
We accept cash, check, and all major credit cards as forms of payment.
Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to make your appointment, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance. If an appointment is canceled within 24 hours, you may be charged the full rate for the session. We understand that life can be unpredictable and will work with you as best we can.