Whole Child Therapy

Integrative Mental Health Support for Children & Teens

You’ve done the research.
You’ve tried strategies, routines, therapy, maybe even medication.
And still—something feels unresolved.

At In Touch Counseling Services, our whole child therapy is designed for children and teens who are struggling with anxiety, emotional intensity, focus challenges, sleep issues, or nervous system overwhelm. Our integrative approach looks beyond labels and surface behaviors to understand why your child is struggling—and how to support meaningful, lasting change.

This is thoughtful, trauma-informed care for families who value depth, connection, and root-cause healing.

Who This Approach Is Designed For

Whole child therapy is especially supportive for families who:

Are high-achieving, thoughtful parents seeking nuanced, personalized care
Hold a holistic view of health, including mind-body and nutrition connections
Understand that behavior is communication, not defiance
Want support that includes both the child and the parent
Are open to integrative approaches rather than quick fixes

If you’ve felt that traditional models didn’t fully see your child—or your family system—this approach may feel like a better fit.

Common Reasons Families Seek Whole Child Therapy

Families often reach out when they notice:

Anxiety, worry, perfectionism, or emotional overwhelm
ADHD or ADHD like symptoms or difficulty with focus and regulation
Big emotional reactions or frequent meltdowns
Sensory sensitivities, picky eating, or food-related concerns
Sleep struggles or chronic nervous system activation
A history of trauma, transitions, or prolonged stress
Parent burnout or uncertainty about how to help at home

We don’t ask children to “try harder.”
We help their nervous systems feel safer first.

A Whole-Child, Trauma-Informed Approach

Children don’t experience emotions in isolation. Their mental health is shaped by their nervous system, environment, relationships, and lived experiences.

Our work is grounded in the belief that:

Regulation comes before behavior change
Emotional expression must feel safe and developmentally appropriate
Trauma can be obvious—or subtle—and still impactful
Parents are essential partners in the healing process

Whole child therapy supports capacity, not compliance.

Age-Specific Support

Early Childhood (Ages 3–6)

Care focuses on emotional safety, co-regulation, and developmental support.

Common concerns:

Big emotions, frequent meltdowns, or intense reactions
Separation anxiety or sleep challenges
Sensory sensitivities or food aversions

Support may include:

Art-based and play-informed emotional expression
Gentle nervous system regulation
Parent coaching to support co-regulation at home

School-Age Children (Ages 7–12)

Care supports regulation, confidence, and emotional awareness.

Common concerns:

Anxiety, perfectionism, or school stress
ADHD symptoms or difficulty focusing
Emotional shutdown or explosive reactions

Support may include:

Art therapy and emotional processing
Nutritional psychology and food sensitivity exploration
Nervous system regulation tools, including Alpha-Stim®
Parent guidance for consistent, supportive strategies

Teens & Adolescents (Ages 13–18)

Care respects autonomy while strengthening resilience and regulation.

Common concerns:

Anxiety, overwhelm, or burnout
Mood changes or emotional withdrawal
Trauma history or chronic stress
Identity development and major life transitions

Support may include:

Nervous system-informed counseling
Mind-body regulation tools
Thoughtful parent involvement when appropriate

How Care Is Structured

We begin with a comprehensive intake to understand your child’s full picture—emotional, developmental, physical, and environmental.

From there, we create a personalized care plan that may include:

Art therapy
Nutritional psychology and food sensitivity testing
Nervous system regulation tools
Parent coaching and family support

Care is collaborative and evolves as your child grows.

A Parent’s Experience

“This was the first time someone truly looked at the whole picture—our child, our family, and what his nervous system needed to feel safe again.”
— Parent of a school-age child

Care That Honors the Whole Child—and the Parent

Your child isn’t broken. And you don’t need to figure this out alone.

Whole child therapy offers a compassionate, integrative path forward—one that supports emotional regulation, confidence, and connection for the entire family.

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