Child Counseling In Castle Rock
Therapy for Kids Ages 4–12 in a Safe, Playful Environment.
What Is Child Counseling?
Child counseling is a specialized form of therapy that helps kids understand and manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in a healthy way. It creates a safe, age-appropriate space where children can express themselves through play, art, storytelling, and conversation—tools that make it easier for them to process what they’re going through.
Unlike adult therapy, child counseling doesn’t rely solely on talking. Instead, it meets children where they are developmentally, helping them explore feelings, solve problems, and build emotional resilience in ways that feel natural and engaging. The therapist may also collaborate with parents to offer guidance and support at home.
Child counseling is especially helpful for:
Anxiety and stress
Big life changes (divorce, loss, moving)
Emotional outbursts or meltdowns
Trouble with friends or school
Low self-esteem or confidence
Behavioral challenges
At South Denver Therapy in Castle Rock, our child therapist tailors each session to your child’s unique needs and personality. Whether your child is facing a specific challenge or just needs extra support, counseling offers them a safe, empowering place to grow and heal—one session at a time.
How Effective Is Child Counseling?
Child counseling has been proven to be an effective way to help children manage emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges—especially when concerns are addressed early. Through tailored, age-appropriate approaches like play therapy and talk-based interventions, children can learn to better express themselves, understand their emotions, and build important life skills.
Therapy supports a child’s emotional development by providing a safe space to explore difficult feelings like anxiety, anger, sadness, or confusion. It also helps children learn healthy coping tools that they can use at home, in school, and in their relationships. When parents are involved in the process, outcomes tend to be even stronger, as families learn to communicate more effectively and support one another.
Research consistently shows that early intervention through child counseling can reduce the long-term impact of emotional or behavioral issues. Therapy has been shown to improve emotional regulation, self-esteem, academic performance, and family relationships.
At South Denver Therapy, we’ve seen the power of child counseling to transform not only a child’s outlook—but an entire family dynamic. With the right support, kids can thrive.
Hi, I’m Hope! Let’s support your child’s growth, confidence, and emotional well-being through Child Counseling.
Child counseling is a gentle, developmentally appropriate way to help kids work through big emotions, behavioral challenges, or changes in their world. As a therapist who specializes in working with children, I create a safe and playful space where your child can feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow.
Through techniques like play therapy, storytelling, and creative activities, I help children express what’s going on inside and develop the skills they need to thrive. I also collaborate closely with parents to offer tools, guidance, and insight for continued support at home. Let’s work together to help your child feel more confident, connected, and emotionally strong—one session at a time.
How Child Counseling Can Help
Emotional Expression
Child counseling gives kids a safe space to express feelings like sadness, anger, or worry—especially when they don’t have the words yet. Through play, creativity, and gentle guidance, they learn how to process emotions in healthy, age-appropriate ways.
Behavior Improvement
Many behavior challenges stem from emotions kids don’t know how to manage. Therapy helps uncover what’s beneath the behavior and teaches children how to handle frustration, follow directions, and make better choices at home and in school.
Coping Skills Development
Whether your child is facing anxiety, stress, or changes at home, therapy teaches them simple, effective coping tools. Breathing exercises, grounding techniques, and emotion charts become lifelong tools for managing tough moments.
Stronger Family Connections
When your child feels supported in therapy, it often leads to better communication and connection at home. We include parents in the process so everyone can learn how to work together and support emotional growth as a family.
Confidence and Self-Esteem
Therapy helps children build a stronger sense of self by celebrating their strengths, improving problem-solving skills, and helping them feel more in control of their thoughts and feelings. As confidence grows, so does their ability to face challenges.
Support During Transitions
From starting school to navigating divorce or loss, life changes can be hard on kids. Child counseling offers a supportive space to work through transitions, helping children adjust in a healthy way and feel more secure in their environment.
Why Choose Us For Child Counseling
Expertise and Experience
Our therapists bring 6 years of expertise and experience in trauma therapy, ensuring you receive the highest level of care.
Non-judgmental and Compassionate
We offer a non-judgmental and compassionate space where you can share what you want without the fear of being judged.
Cultural Sensitivity
We understand that everyone has their unique background and experiences, so we're committed to being culturally sensitive and respectful towards your individuality.
Free Consultation
We offer a free 15-minute consultation to talk about your needs and expectations to ensure that we are the right fit for you.
Confidentiality & Privacy
We understand the importance of privacy when discussing personal matters and guarantee that your information is safe with us.
LGBTQ-Friendly
Our center is a haven for everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. We're proud to be an LGBTQ-friendly space that embraces everyone with open arms.
Your Local Child Therapist In Castle Rock
Looking for a trusted child therapist in Castle Rock? You’re in the right place.
At South Denver Therapy, our office is located in the heart of downtown Castle Rock—making it easy for local families to get the support their children need. Our therapy space is calm, kid-friendly, and designed to help children feel comfortable and safe from the very first session.
We know how important it is to find care that fits your child’s unique personality and emotional needs. That’s why every session is tailored using age-appropriate tools like play therapy, storytelling, and creative expression.
Whether your child is dealing with anxiety, behavior issues, or big life changes, we’re here to help. Our compassionate child therapist will work closely with your family to support healing, growth, and emotional well-being—right here in your own community.
Convenient Location in Castle Rock
Our counseling office is centrally located in downtown Castle Rock, just minutes from I-25 and close to key neighborhoods like Founders Village, Terrain, Crystal Valley, and the Meadows. We are on Sixth Street in between Wild Blue Yonder and the Hideaway Bar & Grill.
South Denver Therapy
202 Sixth Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
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Frequently Asked Questions
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We are an out-of-network provider, which means we don’t bill insurance directly—but we’re happy to provide a superbill you can submit for possible reimbursement. Many of our clients are able to receive partial reimbursement depending on their insurance plan.
Hope Saunders, MFTC, offers child counseling sessions at $140 for 60 minutes. She works with children ages 4–12 and also provides family support as part of the therapy process. We’re happy to talk more about what might be covered and how to navigate insurance during your free consultation.
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We typically work with children between the ages of 4 and 12. Therapy is tailored to each child’s developmental level, using play, creativity, and conversation to help them express themselves and build emotional skills.
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Yes! Parent involvement is a key part of the process. While sessions are focused on your child, we provide regular updates, check-ins, and tools you can use at home to support your child’s progress.
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Every child is different, so the length of therapy can vary. Some children benefit from short-term support for a specific issue, while others may need longer-term care. We’ll work with you to create a plan that fits your child’s needs and pace.
Our Services
Couples counseling is a roadmap for strengthening your relationship. It focuses on enhancing communication, resolving conflicts, and deepening your emotional connection, ensuring you both grow together through life's challenges.
Teen counseling gives adolescents a space to talk openly about the pressures they’re facing—like school stress, identity, friendships, or anxiety. It’s about building confidence, emotional insight, and tools to navigate the ups and downs of growing up.
Family therapy helps strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and reduce tension at home. It’s a space where everyone gets heard, and families work together to grow, reconnect, and support each other more effectively.
Our Couples Intensive is all about bringing back the love flame. With custom exercises and guidance, find again the closeness and understanding, making your love shine bright once more.