Child AND FAMILY SERVICES

Our approach is to build a relationship of trust with each child and provide a space of freedom to be themselves. We are compassionate, active listeners who support and empower children and families to heal together, grow together. At Bold Mind Therapy, being bold means having the courage to be yourself, share what feels hard, and ask for support. We meet children, teens, and families with warmth and understanding, making room for growth at their own pace.

It is important that parents understand the limits of confidentiality within the therapeutic process and in turn how we support parents by educating on best ways to approach their child.

“Children thrive when they can play, explore and have meaningful connections.”
— American Academy of Pediatrics
“UNICEF highlights that regular play with parents can reduce the likelihood of children developing anxiety, depression, aggression, and sleep problems. ”
— UNICEF
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Child

When we work with children…..

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Youth

Teens ….

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Family & Parenting

We offer Positive Discipline parenting courses which are….

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 Misconceptions about Therapy

  • Reality: Sometimes talking about an issue is so distressing that you would rather avoid it because you don't want to experience the stress or pain again. However, you may experience an increase of emotion before you start to feel better because you are processing a range of emotions that you are not used to processing. That is where we come in to support you through this discomfort.

  • Reality: We wish just as much as anyone that therapy would solve everything. Some think that simply because you talked to someone about these challenges you are supposed to feel relief and overall better afterwards. Talking about it is the first step, however, healing takes time and effort. With patience and persistence, you'll begin to see progress in how you respond to and manage challenges.

  • Reality: Therapy is comprised of evidenced based practices and modalities that have been proven to help individuals heal and make changes in their lives. This includes various methods of play and relationship building to provide a safe space where you feel comfortable to be honest and yourself. This way we can focus on what your core needs and be more helpful to you.

  • Reality: Seeking therapy is actually a brave and BOLD act because it requires you to be vulnerable, mindful, and face difficult emotions and thoughts. It is a brave step towards moving out of your comfort zone, and acknowledging that you need support.

    We believe this is at the core of therapy. The BOLD step you take to say, “I don't know what else to do and I can really use some support.”

    Be proactive! Recognizing your mental health needs and taking action now can help prevent prolonged distress putting you into potential risk of a “full blown crisis”. It can be very beneficial to seek a therapist to address intense emotions and thoughts.