Child Therapy in Avondale and Phoenix

Therapy that meets children where they are, with caregivers as partners in care. In person or by telehealth, in English and Spanish.

Support That Helps Children Feel Understood

Developmentally responsive therapy for emotional, behavioral, relational, school, and trauma-related concerns.

Children develop within relationships, so caregivers are often important partners in care, from goal-setting to practicing skills at home.

Signs a Child May Need Support

Changes in mood, sleep, school performance, friendships or behavior can signal that a young person needs support. One sign alone isn't a diagnosis. Caregivers often notice:

  • Frequent meltdowns, tears or anger
  • Worries or fears that get in the way
  • Trouble at school or with friends
  • Changes in sleep, eating or play
  • Stomachaches or headaches without a clear cause
  • A hard change or loss in the family

What Sessions May Look Like

Therapy isn't a punishment. Sessions may include conversation, creative or play-based activities, skill practice, and work with family, always working toward goals you help set.

  • Naming and managing big feelings
  • Calming and coping skills
  • Confidence and friendships
  • Support after trauma or loss
  • Strategies caregivers can use at home

Approaches We May Use

Depending on your child's age and needs, and the clinician's training, care may draw on approaches like these.

Ready When You Are

Tell us what you're looking for, and our team will help you find the next step.

Or meet by telehealth from home — just ask.

Therapists Who Work With Children

  • Cristina PasosLAC, TherapistHabla españolApproaches: TF-CBT, DBT
  • Paige CottonMSW, TherapistApproaches: DBT
  • April MunozMA, Bilingual TherapistHabla españolApproaches: TF-CBT, DBT
  • Alysa OrehowskyMS, MSW, TherapistApproaches: DBT
  • Monica CanezMSW, TherapistHabla españolApproaches: TF-CBT, DBT

Where We Meet

In person at our Avondale or Phoenix office, or by telehealth from home, in English or Spanish.

FAQs

What ages do you work with?

We work with children from birth through age 17, and with adults 18 and older.

Will I be part of my child's therapy?

Caregivers are included when clinically appropriate, with attention to a young person's privacy, safety and growing independence.

Is what my child says in therapy kept private?

The clinician explains confidentiality and its limits in clear, age-appropriate language, so everyone knows what stays private and what may be shared.

Can family therapy be part of a child's treatment?

Yes, family involvement may be included when it supports the child's treatment and is clinically appropriate.

Do you offer services in Spanish?

Yes. Se habla español.

How do I schedule an appointment?

Request an appointment online from our Get Started page, or call us at (623) 439-7472.