Child & Adolescent Services

Young people today often struggle with a variety of worries and concerns — and they don’t always express these struggles the way adults do. Some children and teens can name what’s bothering them and talk about it directly in therapy. For others, stress related to school, friendships, or family life shows up instead as “behavior problems.” Very often, these behaviors are a signal of underlying anxiety or depression rather than defiance.

At the Temenos Center, we help families understand what’s really going on beneath the surface — and provide the support young people need to feel understood, capable, and connected again.

Why Families Seek Child and Adolescent Services

Families come to us for many reasons, including:

• School or academic performance concerns
• Social worries or peer relationship di iculties
• Substance experimentation
• Family tension and communication problems
• Anxiety or depression presenting as behavioral issues
• Difficulty adjusting to change or transition
• Struggles with emotional regulation

Our Approach

Our therapists have specialized training and experience in child and adolescent evaluation and psychotherapy, and understand the many pressures young people face today.

We offer:

• A supportive relationship that fosters open, honest communication
• Specialized evaluation to understand what’s driving a child’s behavior, not just the behavior itself
• A foundation of mutual understanding between therapist and young client
• Collaboration with parents and family members when appropriate
• A non-judgmental space where kids and teens can be themselves

What You Can Expect to Gain

• A clearer understanding of what’s driving your child’s or teen’s struggles
• Improved communication between your child and the rest of the family
• Healthier coping strategies for school, social, and emotional challenges
• Reduced anxiety, depression, or behavioral concerns
• A stronger, more trusting relationship between your child and caregivers
• Tools that support your child’s growth well beyond therapy

Common Questions

What issues are addressed in child and adolescent therapy?

We work with concerns including school and academic struggles, social difficulties, substance experimentation, family communication breakdowns, and behavioral issues that often mask underlying anxiety or depression.

How do I know if my child needs therapy, or if this is just a phase?

It can be hard to tell the difference. A brief consultation can help you understand whether what you’re seeing reflects a normal developmental stage or something that would benefit from additional support.

Will you work with just my child, or with our family too?

It depends on what’s needed. Some young people benefit most from individual sessions, while others do best when parents or the whole family are involved. We’ll help you determine the right fit.

How do we get started?

Reach out through our Contact page to set up a consultation. We’ll talk through what’s going on with your child and match them with a therapist who’s a good fit.