CHILD THERAPIST IN ORANGE COUNTY
Child Therapy
(ages 6-12 yrs)
WE ARE CHILD THERAPISTS
Welcome to Ashley Hudson Therapy
You may be feeling overwhelmed by your child’s intense emotions, drastic shifts in their behavior, or acting out in ways that concern you. Perhaps they’re struggling at school or withdrawing socially, leaving you unsure of how to help.
We understand, and we’re here to provide the support and guidance you need. Through compassionate child therapy, we help children express their emotions in healthy ways and work with parents to navigate these challenges.
If your ready to see positive changes in your child, schedule an appointment with a child therapist today!
COMMON SIGNS YOUR 6-12 YR OLD MAY NEED CHILD THERAPY
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Persistent sadness, worry, or irritability
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Trouble focusing in school or a sudden drop in grades
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Acting out with defiant or aggressive behavior
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Avoiding social situations or withdrawing from friends
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Frequent headaches, stomachaches, or other unexplained physical complaints with no medical cause
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Trouble sleeping or nightmares
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Intense fears or phobias, like fear of being alone
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Difficulty managing emotions, such as frequent meltdowns or anger outbursts
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Struggling to cope with life changes, like moving, divorce, or loss.
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Regressing to earlier developmental behaviors
If this sounds like your child, schedule an appointment with one of our child therapist today!
Our approach to Therapy for Children
Our approach to child therapy is centered around using play therapy as a natural way for children to express themselves. Play is the language of children, and through it, they can act out their life situations, emotions, and challenges, often finding solutions as they play. We offer both non-directive play therapy, such as sand tray therapy, where children take the lead in their play, and directive play therapy, where therapists gently guide the process.
Additionally, we incorporate expressive arts therapy, using drawing, painting, writing, and movement as ways for children to communicate their feelings and regulate their emotions. For more structured approaches, we utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help children understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected.
Common issues we address include separation anxiety, fear of bad things happening, defiance, aggression, and emotional dysregulation. Often, these behaviors arise due to changes in the child’s environment or family dynamics, sudden losses, life transitions, or exposure to stress or trauma.
We work closely with parents to create a supportive, effective approach to managing these behaviors and fostering emotional well-being. Our goal is to help children feel understood and empowered to manage their emotions in healthier ways.
Therapy for children is a good opportunity to invest in your child and family. If you have any additional questions about how child therapy works contact Ashley Hudson Therapy today for support.
CHILD THERAPY FAQs
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Do you provide in person therapy?Yes, I provide in person therapy and online therapy. Typically, it is whatever feels convenient and comfortable for the client.
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What is the length of therapy?There is no definitive answer to this question. Though it’s safe to say some individuals find a few sessions are sufficient, while others choose to continue long-term (over 20 sessions). Often individuals choose to continue to work with me through additional layers as they arise while others choose to address additional items outside of the therapeutic context. We can collaborate together to help you make the ultimate choice for yourself.
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What do I need on my first appointment?Prior to your appointment, please complete and sign the consent form, intake form, and good faith estimate.
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Why choose online therapy?Online therapy is special in its own way because you can sit and chat with me from the comfort of your own home, office, car, or where ever feels most comfortable for you. Life is busy and full of commitments. Online therapy saves time on commute, relieves stress on rushing to make your appointment, and helps with worries of childcare. Also, sometimes it is hard for others to open up in an office setting. Online therapy is a great alternative and it allows you to sit in a place of your choosing that might help relieve those barriers.
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Why don't you take insurance?I like the ability to be flexible and customize my clinical approach based on my clients needs in a way that benefits my clients without being limited by insurance companies. Insurance companies require mental health professionals to provide diagnosis and treatment plans reducing confidentiality. In addition, insurance companies can limit the number of sessions and can deny request to increase number of session a client can have.
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FROM A CHILD THERAPIST
We understand raising children can incredibly difficult and exhausting, we see you and we can help your child. Book your first appointment with a child therapist today!