Child, Teen & Family Therapy

Age-appropriate therapy for children, teens and families in the Twin Cities, helping with emotions, behavior, communication, relationships and life changes.

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Support for Kids, Teens and Families Navigating Big Feelings and Challenges

Child, teen and family therapy can help when emotions feel hard to manage, behavior changes become concerning or family relationships feel strained. At Wild Tree Wellness, our therapists provide mental health therapy for children, adolescents and families throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, with locations in St. Paul, White Bear Lake, Eagan and Hastings, Minnesota. Whether your child is struggling at home, school or in relationships, or your family is moving through a difficult season, therapy can offer support, understanding and practical tools for moving forward together.

Common Signs Your Child, Teen or Family Might Benefit from Therapy

Children and teens do not always have the words to explain what they are feeling. You may want to consider therapy if you are noticing:

Big emotions, frequent meltdowns or emotional outbursts
Anxiety, worry, sadness or withdrawal
Changes in sleep, appetite, school performance or motivation
Trouble with friendships, social situations or peer conflict
Defiance, anger, irritability or behavior concerns
Difficulty adjusting to divorce, loss, relocation or family changes
Reactions to family changes, blended family dynamics, or family stress

School stress, perfectionism or avoidance
Low self-esteem, negative self-talk, self-harming behaviors like cutting, or lack of confidence
Parent-child conflict, strained relationship or communication challenges
Sibling conflict or tension at home
Exposure to trauma, grief or overwhelming life experiences
Family stress that feels hard to navigate without support

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How Wild Tree Wellness Can Help

At Wild Tree Wellness, therapy for children, teens and families is supportive, collaborative and tailored to each client’s age, needs and stage of development. Our therapists understand that emotional and behavioral concerns are often connected to what a child or teen is experiencing internally, within relationships and in the world around them. Behavior is communication and we aim to help you deepen your understanding of what your child may be struggling with and what they need.

Therapy may include talk therapy, play-based therapy approaches, therapy that integrates art or nature, parent coaching, coping skill development, emotional regulation tools, communication strategies and family sessions when helpful. We work with children, including early childhood (age 0-5), teens, and caregivers to better understand what is happening, strengthen connection and build healthier patterns at home, school and in daily life.

What Child, Teen and Family Therapy Sessions Look Like

Sessions are designed to help children, teens and families feel comfortable, respected and supported. Your therapist will take time to understand your concerns, your child or teen’s experiences, family dynamics and what you hope will change through therapy.

Depending on the client’s age and needs, sessions may involve conversation, play, creative activities, skill-building, caregiver guidance or family work. The goal is to create a safe space where children and teens can express themselves, families can feel more supported and everyone can work toward greater understanding, connection and well-being. Parent involvement is a critical element to therapy with younger children to support real, lasting change at home or in school.

Whether you are looking for in-person counseling in St. Paul, White Bear Lake, Eagan or Hastings, or virtual therapy in Minnesota, Wild Tree Wellness can help your family make positive changes.