Children therapy at Psychological Preventative Health, PLLC is practical, developmentally informed mental health care for children and teens, focused on building coping skills, addressing emotional or behavioral concerns, and restoring family wellbeing.
What children therapy includes
We work with children and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma reactions, behavioral challenges at school or home, or difficulties with relationships. Our approach is person centered and strengths based. Sessions commonly include developmentally appropriate talk therapy, skills practice, and family or caregiver sessions to support generalization of new skills across home and school. Our clinicians are trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy and tailor treatment plans to each child’s developmental stage and family context.
To learn about our Ogden location and how we serve local families, see our Ogden location page. For background on the kinds of therapies we draw on, review our topic on evidence informed therapies.
Benefits families typically see
- Improved coping with anxiety and strong emotions
- Better regulation of behavior at home and school
- Stronger parent child communication and attachment
- Reduced impact of traumatic events through trauma sensitive care
- Clearer treatment goals and ways to measure progress
Our process for working with children and families
We follow a clear, collaborative process so families know what to expect and how progress is tracked.
- Initial contact and intake. We gather developmental, medical and school history, and concerns from caregivers and, when appropriate, from the child. This helps us understand how symptoms affect daily life.
- Comprehensive assessment. We assess strengths, stressors, family dynamics and developmental factors to form a diagnosis when applicable and identify measurable goals.
- Goal setting with families. We agree on short term and longer term goals that matter to the child and family, such as reducing worry, improving sleep, or managing outbursts.
- Individual and family sessions. Treatment blends child focused interventions with caregiver guidance, so strategies practiced in sessions transfer to home and school.
- Progress review and adjustment. We regularly review what is working and adjust methods. If additional supports are needed, we coordinate with schools or other providers.
Pro tip: Involving caregivers early makes therapy more effective. We teach specific ways parents and guardians can help children practice new skills between sessions.
What good work looks like
Good therapy produces observable, meaningful change in daily life. For children that may mean fewer meltdowns, improved sleep, better focus at school, or being able to try new social activities. For families it means clearer communication, consistent routines, and caregivers who feel equipped to support the child.
We measure progress with caregiver reports, child feedback, and functional markers such as school attendance and participation in activities. If progress stalls, we revisit goals and try alternative, evidence informed methods.
Why choose Psychological Preventative Health, PLLC for children therapy
We bring a family centered voice to care. Our clinicians emphasize prevention and resilience, use trauma sensitivity, and employ evidence informed approaches tailored to each child. The team collaborates with caregivers, schools and other professionals when needed, and we attend to developmental and cultural factors that affect treatment.
Because we offer a range of services, families can access related supports such as individual therapy for teens, family therapy to address patterns that affect everyone, and equine therapy when appropriate. Our local care focuses on the needs of families in Ogden and nearby communities.
Service area
We provide children therapy to families across the northern Utah region, including Ogden, Ogden North, Salt Lake and Logan. For a full list of services and locations, visit our Services hub and our Locations hub.
Related topics and resources
To understand the approaches we use and how therapy is structured, you may find these pages helpful: Trauma Informed Care, Parenting and Co Parenting, and Coping Skills Repertoire. These resources explain evidence informed techniques and what to expect as progress is measured.
Frequently asked questions
What ages do you treat in children therapy?
We work with children and adolescents across childhood and teenage years. Treatment is tailored to developmental level, so the way we engage a preschooler differs from how we work with a teenager.
How long will therapy take to help my child?
Length of work depends on the goals, severity of symptoms and family involvement. Some families see meaningful change in a few months, while others continue with periodic care to solidify gains and build resilience. We review progress regularly and adjust plans as needed.
Do you involve parents or caregivers in sessions?
Yes. Caregiver involvement is a core part of our model. We coach parents on skills to support the child between sessions and offer family sessions when patterns across the household affect the child’s wellbeing.
What if my child has experienced trauma?
We use trauma sensitive methods and evidence informed techniques appropriate for children. Clinicians are trained to create safety, assess for trauma reactions, and select interventions that reduce distress while building coping skills.
Can therapy coordinate with my child’s school or pediatrician?
We can collaborate with schools, pediatricians and other providers with caregiver consent. Coordination helps align supports across environments and improves the chances that skills learned in therapy transfer to school and home.
Learn more and check our local profile
For details about our practice and to read reviews and get directions, check our Google Business Profile. You can also explore our services and topics to learn more about the approaches we use.