Family Therapy
Enhance the Growth and Development of Your Child for Now and The Future
Getting Therapy for Your Child When They’re Young is the Best Way to Avoid More Troublesome Issues Down the Road
Child and Family Therapy in Champaign and Online for Children aged 3-6 and their Parents
Your child is struggling with emotional or behavioral problems.
Or, maybe you’re wondering if your child’s behaviors and feelings are typical for a child of that age.
Either way, you’re worried.
You’re stressed.
Maybe you’re exhausted and frustrated because you don’t know what to do.
Perhaps you’re concerned that you might be doing something wrong.
You want nothing more than to have a child who is happy and healthy.
You want a child and family therapist to help you provide answers, support, and guidance.
You want to understand how to help your child grow and develop in the best possible way.
As child therapist experts, we know there is hope.
We can help get your family get back on track so you don’t have to worry anymore.
Common Problems of 3-6 Year-Old Children
Not listening or complying with directions
Having frequent temper tantrums
Can’t sit still
Seems anxious or worries a lot
Unusually sad or lonely
Social problems with peers (e.g., excessively shy, doesn’t engage with others, or aggressive)
Fears that don’t go away (afraid to sleep alone or upset when away from you)
Frequent crying
How Child and Family Therapy with Us Works
We use modern and effective approaches of therapy.
Our methods are known for helping children and their families overcome obstacles to help them thrive.
Our goal is to empower you as a parent to help your youngster.
Often what parents need is some up-to-date information, support, and some guidance in their parenting skills.
We show you how to nip minor problems in the bud and solve more serious issues.
We teach you how to spot and help your child process emotions that may underlie their problems.
Most importantly, our work deepens the bond you have with your child.
Increase the Harmony in Your Family:
When you and your child work with us in therapy, here are some benefits you can achieve:
Understand the meaning of your child’s emotions and know what to do when they’re struggling
Help your child have positive social relationships
Have a calmer child who can express emotions in a healthy manner
Experience a child that will listen better
Feel relieved that your child is happy, healthy, and behaving appropriately
Boost your child’s self-esteem and confidence
Research indicates that having a strong emotional connection with your child is one of the best predictors of healthy child development.
Michelle, our family therapist, has over a decade of experience working with children and their families as a pre-school teacher and therapist.
A parent herself, Michelle knows very well the challenges, worries, and fears parents contend with as their children grow.
Michelle understands that all families are doing their best.
No parent is perfect.
No child is perfect.
All parents and children struggle from time to time.
Michelle doesn’t judge. She’s genuine, compassionate, and accepting.
Imagine what it will be like when you know your child and family are functioning in a positive way.
Imagine what it will be like when you’re confident that you know what to do with any “problem” your child experiences.
Imagine what it will be like to feel more relaxed and to sleep peacefully.
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Michelle Hooks
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