Therapy for
Children & Teens
If your child or teen is experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties, therapy can help. The majority of mental health issues in children can be mitigated by early interventions.
Your child or teen might be dealing with…
bullying.
excessive use of technology.
ADHD.
physical or sexual trauma.
exposure to alcoholism and drug addiction.
witnessing violence or chronic conflict.
losing a friend or loved one.
parental separation or divorce.
adjusting to a big change.
You’re here because your child or teen…
is having difficulty managing or expressing their emotions.
has conflicts with family or peers.
is experiencing anxiety or depression.
is having difficulty adjusting to change or loss.
is acting out at school or at home.
has become secretive or withdrawn.
can’t control their impulses or attention span.
is dealing with academic stress.
Child therapy is most effective when it is playful, experiential, and fun, and engages the natural strengths and interests of each child. My holistic approach integrates many different therapeutic modalities that can help you and your child heal from trauma or adversity.
I meet your child where they are and gently and compassionately guide them to...
understand and appreciate their innate strengths.
develop self-awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
improve positive self-regard through accomplishment.
process trauma and regulate their nervous system.
master a variety of self-calming coping skills.
make space for feelings of grief or loss.
increase their attention span.
feel empowered to make positive choices for their future.
grow and develop their social skills.
establish and maintain healthy boundaries.
What people are saying…
“Sara Sheikh is an excellent therapist who brings warmth and kindness to her comprehensive assessments. She is creative and flexible in her approach while maintaining evidence-based practices. Her clients have told me how helpful her mindfulness-based practices are and how much they enjoy working with her. Sara Sheikh is calm, approachable, and offers a wonderfully-grounded presence. I've seen her clients make leaps and bounds in their clinical work together.”
— Dr. S. Kumar, Child Psychiatrist