Child therapy

Childhood comes with unique challenges and every child deserves a safe space to express their thoughts and emotions. Mosaic Minds Creative Counseling therapy services are designed to support children in navigating emotional, behavioral, and social difficulties, while building confidence and resilience.

Behavior in children (both positive and negative) is communication. Seeking to understand your child’s ever-evolving thoughts and feelings takes perspective, emotional regulation, and support on our part as parents.

Mosaic Minds approaches child therapy by engaging the family system as a way to collaborate closely with parents and caregivers to ensure lasting progress beyond the therapy room.

Creating a neutral, curious space in therapy where you and your deeply feeling child practice emotional regulation can strengthen your lifelong connection.

“While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.”

— Angela Schwindt

Childhood Challenges

  • Big Feelings

    Kids sometimes feel overwhelmed by emotions, but don’t know how to talk about them. Therapy teaches:


    ✔ How to name emotions
    ✔ How to regulate emotions
    ✔ How to express emotions

  • Trouble with Friends or Social Situations

    Making friends, sharing, or handling disagreements can be tough for some kids. Therapy teaches:


    ✔ Empathy and pro-social skills
    ✔ Types of communication
    ✔ Differences between bullying, teasing, and conflict-resolution skills

  • Difficulty with Focus & Self-control

    Some kids struggle to sit still, listen, or follow directions, which can cause frustration at home or school. Therapy teaches:


    ✔ Emotional and sensory regulation
    ✔ Body awareness
    ✔ How to use support and coping skills

  • Big Life Changes

    Changes like divorce, moving, or loss can evoke big feelings in kids. Therapy offers:


    ✔ A neutral space to process feelings
    ✔ How to hold a range of emotions at once
    ✔ Family support and a coping skills plan

  • Anger & Meltdowns

    When kids feel frustrated, they might yell, hit, or shut down instead of using words. Therapy helps:


    ✔ Improve emotional expression
    ✔ Address underlying emotional needs
    ✔ Support for parents in de-escalation strategies

  • Low Confidence or Self-Esteem

    Some kids feel like they’re not good enough, which can affect their happiness and motivation. Therapy can:


    ✔ Help build a sense of mastery
    ✔ Develop a positive mindset
    ✔ Explore current strengths and supports

  • Fear Of Trying New Things

    Whether it’s speaking in class, joining a new activity, or making friends, some kids hesitate. Therapy builds:


    ✔ Awareness of fears
    ✔ Small exposures to grow bravery
    ✔ Ways to celebrate courage

therapies

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    CBT is a practical, evidence-based therapy that helps children understand and manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Using fun and engaging techniques, CBT teaches kids to recognize unhelpful thoughts, challenge them, and develop positive coping strategies.

  • Internal Family Systems

    IFS helps kids understand their emotions by seeing them as different "parts" of themselves—like a Worried Part, an Angry Part, or a Brave Part—all trying to help in their own way. Through IFS, children learn to listen to and balance these parts, helping them feel more in control, build confidence, and manage big emotions in a healthy way.

  • Expressive Arts Therapy

    Expressive Arts Therapy helps children explore and express their emotions through creative activities like drawing, music, movement, and storytelling. This approach allows kids to process feelings in a natural, non-verbal way, building confidence, emotional awareness, and coping skills. By engaging in creative expression, children can better understand themselves and develop healthy ways to navigate life’s challenges.

  • Solution Focused Therapy

    Solution-Focused Therapy helps children build confidence and resilience by focusing on their strengths and what’s already working. Instead of dwelling on problems, this approach encourages kids to set goals, recognize their successes, and find practical steps to create positive change. By highlighting their abilities and progress, children develop problem-solving skills and a more hopeful outlook.

  • Attachment Theory

    Attachment theory helps us understand how a child’s early relationships shape their emotions, behavior, and sense of security. When children feel safe and connected to caregivers, they develop confidence, resilience, and healthy relationships. Therapy can strengthen these bonds by helping kids and parents build trust, improve communication, and create a secure foundation for emotional growth.

  • motivational interviewing

    Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a supportive approach that helps children make positive changes by tapping into their own motivation. Instead of being told what to do, kids are guided to explore their goals, strengths, and reasons for change. This approach builds confidence, encourages problem-solving, and helps children take ownership of their choices in a positive, non-judgmental way.