Children don’t always make it clear when they need therapy because they cannot verbalize what they need or feel. If a child is excessively crying, aggressive, or experiencing unexplained bedwetting, seeking out a child therapist might be a good option. The kinds of therapy available for children range based on the issues they are experiencing.

Signs a Child Might Need to See a Therapist

Actions speak louder than words. As children are often unable to verbalize their pain, they can show it through their actions. Keep an eye on a child that is expressing behaviors that are not typical. These behaviors include:

• Uncontrollable Crying
• Anger or Aggressivness
• Social Withdrawl
• Clinginess
• Bedwetting or other regressive behaviors after they are no longer appropriate for the child’s age or mental capability

Why We Choose Play Therapy

Play therapy builds on the natural way that children learn about themselves and their relationship to the world. Play therapy has proven to help children with various social, emotional, behavioral, and learning problems. They learn about being more responsible for their behaviors and develop more successful coping strategies. Through play therapy, children learn:

•  How to Communicate with others
• Express Feelings
• Modify Behaviors
• Develop Problem-Solving Skills
• A variety of ways of relating to others

Family Strategies Counseling & Mediation is a therapy office serving the Chicagoland Area. We offer couples counseling and mental health services. Our therapists are skilled at working with those who have suffered traumatic experiences. Our office is here to help. Take a look at our About page to learn more about our therapist’s specialties and see who is taking on new clients.