Therapy For Kids and Teens

Helping Your Child Find Their Calm: Compassionate Counseling For Anxiety

Watching your child struggle with anxiety is a heavy experience. You might see it in their refusal to go to school, the way they cling to you in new places, or the quiet, persistent worries that keep them awake at night. At Console Counseling, we understand that you aren’t just looking for “symptom management”—you want to see your child feel safe, confident, and free to be a kid again.

A Relationship-First Approach

When a child is overwhelmed, they don’t need to be “fixed”; they need to be understood. We move away from the clinical, “expert-to-patient” model and instead focus on building a genuine connection. Our therapists create a warm, inviting environment where your child feels seen rather than corrected.

Healing for children grows through safety. Whether your child is navigating social anxiety, school-related stress, or the complex overlap of ADHD and emotional regulation, we work at their pace. We also know that you are the most important person in your child’s life. That’s why we view therapy as a partnership with the whole family, offering you the tools and support to navigate these challenges together.

Gentle Tools for Emotional Growth

Children often lack the words to explain why they feel “jittery” or “scared.” Because anxiety lives in the body as much as the mind, we use gentle, evidence-based methods that meet them where they are developmentally:

Mindfulness & Grounding: We teach children simple, playful ways to notice their feelings without being swept away by them. From “balloon breathing” to sensory exploration, these tools help them find their footing when the world feels too big.
EMDR for Kids: For children who have walked through difficult or scary experiences, EMDR can be a powerful, non-invasive way to process those memories. It helps the brain “untangle” the distress so the child can move forward with a sense of resilience.

Strengths-Based Support: We focus on what is right with your child. By highlighting their natural resilience, we help them build the self-esteem necessary to face their fears.

Inclusive Care for Every Family

Every family’s journey is unique, and your child’s identity deserves to be honored. Our team is committed to providing an LGBTQ-affirming and culturally sensitive space. Whether we are meeting in person at our Grand Rapids office or connecting through virtual therapy across Michigan, our priority is ensuring your child feels safe to be their authentic self.

Creating Lasting Change

Healing isn’t about a single breakthrough; it’s about the small, consistent habits that build emotional strength over time. Through play, storytelling, and compassionate guidance, we help your child develop a “toolkit” for life.

At Console Counseling, we believe therapy is more than coping—it’s about connection. We invite you to reach out and start a conversation about how we can support your child in finding their way back to joy.