Tween & Child Therapy in Virginia

(ages 10-12)

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Child and Tween Therapy in Virginia (Ages 10–12)

Many children and tweens (ages 10–12) face emotional, behavioral, and social challenges that impact how they feel, act, and learn. At Thrive Counseling for Healing and Connection, we offer specialized therapy for children and tweens in Virginia, helping them build confidence, regulate emotions, and develop healthier coping skills.

We Help With:

  • ADHD and behavioral issues
  • Childhood anxiety and depression
  • Disruptive behavior disorders
  • Self-injury and trauma symptoms
  • Low self-esteem and social anxiety

Common Life Stressors We Address:

Our child and tween therapists support kids navigating challenges such as:
Family conflict, bullying, school struggles, grief, and medical issues. Therapy offers a safe space for them to express emotions, build resilience, and feel seen and supported.

Support for Parents and Caregivers

We believe in a whole-family approach. Our therapists provide parent coaching and training so you can reinforce your child’s progress at home with confidence and connection.


Some of the Evidence-Based Practices We Use With Tweens

  • Play therapy allows children to express thoughts and emotions through play when they may not have the words. At Thrive Counseling, our therapists use play-based techniques to help children process emotions, develop coping skills, and build confidence in a safe and supportive environment.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a solution-focused, goal-oriented approach to changing unhealthy thinking and behavioral patterns.tion text goes here

  • Mindfulness, Neuroscientific, and Somatic Experiencing therapy interventions

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy has been found to treat a wide variety of problems and provides clients with coping skills to better solve daily struggles. The main focus is to educate clients about their emotions and how to regulate them.

Effective Tween Therapy for Anxiety, Emotional Regulation, and Confidence Building

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