Child & Teen Therapy
Watching your child struggle can feel overwhelming. Whether they are experiencing anxiety, behavioral challenges, social difficulties, or emotional ups and downs, you want to help - but may not know where to start.
At The Brown Therapy Group, we provide compassionate, developmentally appropriate therapy for children and teens. We serve families in Campbell, San Jose, and Los Gatos, with both in-person sessions and secure telehealth available throughout California.
Therapy gives children and teens a safe space to express themselves, build skills, and grow in confidence - while also offering parents guidance and support along the way.
Support for Emotional Growth, Confidence, and Resilience
What Is Child & Teen Therapy?
Child and adolescent therapy is tailored to a young person’s developmental stage, personality, and needs
For teens, therapy often focuses on:
Managing anxiety or depression
Navigating friendships and peer pressure
Building self-esteem
Coping with school and academic challenges
Identity development
Family communication
For younger children, therapy may include:
Play-based interventions
Creative expression (art, storytelling, games)
Emotional identification and regulation skills
Parent collaboration and coaching
Every child is different. We work collaboratively with families to create a personalized approach that supports meaningful progress.
Common Reasons Families Seek Therapy
Parents often seek counseling when their child or teen is experiencing:
Anxiety or excessive worry
Mood changes or depression
Behavioral challenges
School and academic challenges
Social difficulties
Family transitions (divorce, relocation, blending families)
Grief or loss
Trauma
Low self-esteem
You don’t need a formal diagnosis to begin therapy. Many families seek support simply because something feels “off,” and early guidance can make a significant difference.
What to Expect in Therapy
The First Appointment
The first session typically involves meeting with parents (and sometimes the child or teen) to:
Discuss concerns and goals
Review developmental and family history
Explain confidentiality and its limits
Create a plan for moving forward
For teens, it’s important they feel ownership of the process. We balance parental involvement with providing adolescents a confidential, supportive space.
Ongoing Sessions
Sessions are typically 45–60 minutes and often begin weekly. Frequency may be adjusted as progress is made.
In therapy, your child or teen will:
Learn practical coping skills
Develop emotional awareness
Practice problem-solving strategies
Build confidence and resilience
Strengthen communication skills
Parents receive guidance and support to reinforce skills at home, helping progress continue outside of therapy sessions.
Telehealth Therapy for Children & Teens in California
In addition to in-person counseling in Campbell we offer secure online therapy for families throughout California. Telehealth is especially helpful for:
Busy family schedules
Teens who feel more comfortable at home
Families outside the immediate South Bay Area
All sessions are confidential and conducted via secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms.
Benefits of Therapy for Children & Adolescents
Through counseling, children and teens often experience:
Improved emotional regulation
Reduced anxiety or mood symptoms
Healthier relationships
Better communication at home
Increased self-confidence
Stronger coping skills for life’s challenges
Support for academic skills, focus, and school performance
Therapy equips children and teens with tools that benefit them now and into adulthood.
Supporting Your Child Starts Here
Seeking support is a sign of strength — not failure. If your child or teen is struggling, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Brown Counseling Services provides child and teen therapy in Campbell, San Jose, and Lost Gatos, CA with telehealth available statewide.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment and learn how we can support your family’s growth, confidence, and resilience.
Child & Teen Therapy FAQs
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If you notice changes in mood, behavior, sleep, appetite, school performance, or relationships, therapy may help. You don’t have to wait for a crisis — early support is valuable.
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For younger children, parent involvement is essential. For teens, we balance confidentiality with parent collaboration to ensure support at home.
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Most families start with weekly sessions, adjusting over time based on progress and goals.
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Some families benefit from short-term support (8–12 sessions), while others prefer longer-term counseling depending on needs.
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Yes. Many children and adolescents engage very well with telehealth, particularly teens who are comfortable with virtual communication.