Counseling for Children & Teens
Children and adolescents face unique emotional, social, and developmental challenges as they grow and navigate the world around them. Counseling can provide a safe, supportive space where children and teens can express themselves, develop healthy coping skills, and build confidence at their own pace.
How We Help Children & Teens
At Crossway Center, we support children and teens through a range of emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. Our counseling approach is tailored to each child’s developmental stage, personality, and individual needs.
We work with children and adolescents who may be experiencing anxiety, stress, grief, behavioral concerns, family changes, school difficulties, or challenges with peer relationships.
Counseling Approaches
Our counselors use age-appropriate, evidence-based approaches to support children and teens in ways that feel natural and engaging.
Depending on a child’s needs, counseling may include play-based techniques, activity-based counseling, individual sessions, or group counseling. Parent and caregiver involvement is thoughtfully integrated when appropriate.
What to Expect
The first counseling session focuses on understanding your child or teen’s needs, discussing goals, and creating a comfortable, supportive environment. Counseling services are offered in McDonough, Georgia and support families throughout Henry County and surrounding communities.
Counseling moves at a pace that feels safe and developmentally appropriate, with an emphasis on building trust, emotional awareness, and healthy coping skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer counseling for younger children as well as teens?
Yes. We provide counseling services for children, pre-teens, and adolescents. Counseling approaches are tailored to each age group, with younger children often engaging through play-based or activity-based techniques, while teens may participate in more traditional talk-based counseling.
How involved are parents in the counseling process?
Parent involvement varies depending on the child’s age, needs, and goals for counseling. We believe in supporting both children and caregivers while also creating a space where children and teens feel safe and respected.
What issues can counseling help children and teens with?
Counseling can support children and teens with concerns such as anxiety, stress, grief, behavioral challenges, family changes, social difficulties, and emotional regulation.
Is counseling confidential for children and teens?
Counseling is confidential, with certain limits related to safety and legal requirements. We are happy to discuss confidentiality and what parents and teens can expect during the counseling process.
Is counseling faith-based?
Our counselors respect each family’s beliefs and values. Faith or spirituality is included in counseling only when clients choose to incorporate it into their care.
Other Areas of Support
Adult Counseling
Adult counseling offers a supportive space to navigate stress, relationships, life transitions, and emotional challenges. Counseling provides an opportunity to gain insight, develop coping strategies, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Couples & Family Counseling
Couples and family counseling provides a supportive space to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and navigate challenges together. Counseling can help individuals and families better understand one another and work toward healthier, more connected relationships.
Life Transitions Counseling
Life transitions—whether planned or unexpected—can bring stress, uncertainty, and emotional challenges. Counseling offers a supportive space to navigate change, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence during new seasons of life.
Counselors Who Support This Area
Learn more about Crossway Center and our counseling approach on our About page, or explore additional areas of support we offer.
If you’re considering counseling for your child or teen, we invite you to reach out to learn more or schedule a consultation.
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