The world is changing, and those changes bring real challenges for our children. According to the CDC, more than 1 in 5 children in the U.S. experience a mental, emotional, or behavioral health concern, and many feel overwhelmed by shifts at school or at home. Every child is unique, and so is our creative, specialized approach, built to help your child feel safe, understood, and equipped to thrive.
What is Child and Adolescent Counseling?
Child and adolescent counseling hones in on the specific problems facing your child, then applies a creative, specialized approach tailored to their age and personality. Our fluid methods — which may include talk therapy, play therapy, and other experiential techniques — foster an environment where kids and teens feel comfortable expressing their feelings and emotions free of judgment. We work collaboratively with your child and your family to understand and support the challenges they’re facing, whether that’s anxiety, behavioral concerns, a difficult life transition, or something else entirely, and to find an approach that truly fits them.
Who is it for?
- Children and teens facing anxiety or depression, including worry, sadness, or emotional overwhelm that’s starting to affect daily life.
- Kids navigating life adjustments, such as divorce, a move to a new school, a new sibling, or other family changes.
- Adolescents struggling with self-esteem, peer pressure, or bullying.
- Children with behavioral or attention challenges that are creating friction at home or school.
- Kids and teens processing grief, trauma, or a frightening experience.
- Families navigating conflict who want to strengthen communication and connection between parent and child.
- Teens working through social anxiety or difficulty forming friendships.
- Parents who simply sense something is off with their child and want a professional’s perspective, even without a clear diagnosis in mind.
Benefits of Redeemed Life Child and Adolescent Counseling
- Age-Appropriate, Creative Methods – We meet children where they are developmentally, using approaches like play therapy alongside traditional talk therapy.
- A Judgment-Free Space – Kids and teens are encouraged to express their feelings and emotions freely, without fear of criticism.
- Family-Centered Care – We work with your whole family, not just your child, since a happier, healthier child usually means a more stable, healthy household.
- Early Intervention Matters – Addressing challenges now helps prevent them from growing more entrenched as your child gets older.
- Skills That Last a Lifetime – The coping tools your child builds in counseling can support their emotional health well into adulthood.
- A Steady, Supportive Presence – We walk alongside your child every step of the way, from the first session onward.
Talk To One of Our Counselors
Michelle Fitzhugh, LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor
Founder & Executive Director
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Chris Washam, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Clinical Director
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Jennifer Lafabregue, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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Courtney Osborne, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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Heather Love, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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Kassie Hitchcock, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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Marianne Pierson, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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Kendal Rice, LPC, CAS
Licensed Professional Counselor
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Matt Faulkner, LMFT Associate
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Supervised by Dr. Charette Dersch, PhD, LMFT-S.
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Jessica Chacon, LPC Associate
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Supervised by Sharon Michelle Fitzhugh, MA LPC-S
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Chris Shade, LPC Associate
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Supervised by Sharon Michelle Fitzhugh, MA, LPC-S
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Jessica Bradley
Masters Level Student Counselor
Supervised by Sharon Michelle Fitzhugh, MA, LPC-S
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Nicole Resendiz
Masters Level Student Counselor
Supervised by Sharon Michelle Fitzhugh, MA, LPC-S
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How Child and Adolescent Counseling Can Help You or a Loved One
- Navigate Life Transitions — Help your child process big changes like divorce, a move, or a new school with more resilience and less distress.
- Build Emotional Resilience — Give your child language and tools to understand and manage anxiety, sadness, and other big feelings.
- Improve Family Communication — Strengthen how your child expresses themselves and how your family talks through conflict together.
- Address Behavioral Challenges — Work through the root causes behind difficult behaviors at home or school, rather than just the symptoms.
- Support Healthy Development — Help your child build self-esteem, healthy relationships, and confidence as they grow.
Your Path to Healing: What to Expect
Taking the first step toward a new type of therapy can feel overwhelming. We’ve designed our process to be clear, supportive, and focused on your results from day one.
1. Initial Contact
Reach out through our secure contact form or call us directly. Your confidentiality is our priority from the very first moment.
2. Personalized Consultation
We’ll talk with you about what your child is experiencing and discuss the specialized, age-appropriate approach that will work best for them.
3. Begin Your Child's Journey
Your child will be matched with the counselor best suited to their needs, and together we’ll begin working toward a happier, healthier life for them and your whole family.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
We work with children and adolescents across a wide age range, tailoring our approach — from play therapy for younger children to talk therapy for teens — to fit each child’s developmental stage.
Signs can include ongoing sadness or worry, withdrawal from friends or activities, changes in sleep or appetite, difficulty at school, or big reactions to life changes. If something feels off, it’s worth having a conversation with a professional, even without a clear diagnosis in mind.
Yes. We believe in family-centered care, and we’ll work with you to understand what’s happening at home and to support your child’s progress between sessions.
Costs vary depending on the type of session and your insurance benefits. Reach out to our office and we’re happy to walk you through pricing and any coverage that may apply to you.
We hold your child’s sessions with the same confidentiality standards as adult therapy, while keeping you informed about their overall progress and any safety concerns, in line with professional and legal guidelines.
We use a variety of creative, specialized methods depending on your child’s age and needs, which may include talk therapy, play therapy, and other experiential approaches designed to help them express themselves comfortably.
It helps to frame therapy as a safe space to talk with someone who wants to help, rather than a punishment or a sign something is wrong with them. We’re happy to offer guidance on how to introduce the idea in a way that feels comfortable for your child.
This is common, and our counselors are skilled at building trust and rapport even with reluctant teens. Often, simply giving them space to be heard without judgment in the first session helps ease that resistance.
Every child’s timeline is different depending on what they’re facing. Some children see improvement in a few weeks, while others benefit from longer-term support — we’ll discuss expectations and progress with you along the way.
Yes, online sessions are available for children and teens who prefer them or have difficulty attending in person, though some younger children may benefit more from in-person, play-based sessions.
Only with your permission. If school-related issues are part of what we’re addressing, we can discuss whether coordinating with teachers or school counselors would be helpful for your child.
We help with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, life transitions like divorce or moving, grief, self-esteem, peer pressure, bullying, and family conflict.
Reach out today through our website, phone, or email, and we’ll begin the process of understanding your child’s needs and matching them with the right counselor.