Therapy for Childhood Anxiety in Spanish Fork, UT
Helping your child find calm through connection and play.
In-person sessions for children aged 3-12 yrs old.
You notice your child is struggling. You just want to help.
You notice the worry that seems bigger than it should be. The fears that keep showing up. The tears before school. The clinginess when it’s time to separate. The moments when a small problem turns into a big emotional reaction.
Maybe you’ve tried offering reassurance, teaching coping skills, or changing things at home to make life easier for your child. You’re doing everything you know how to do, but you’re still wondering:
“Why is my child feeling this way?”
“Did I do something wrong?”
“Will they always struggle with anxiety?”
Many parents come to therapy because they love their child deeply and want to understand what is happening beneath the surface.
At Mighty Oaks, anxiety therapy helps children build emotional awareness and strengthen their sense of self through play therapy and other attachment-based approaches, such as Emotionally- Focused Family Therapy.
Maybe you’re here because…
No matter what you do, nothing seems to help
Your child worries about things that feel overwhelming or hard to control
Separation from you feels difficult, whether at school, activities, or bedtime
Your child avoids situations because they feel scary or uncomfortable
School, friendships, or new experiences bring a lot of stress
Big emotions seem to take over quickly
You’ve tried strategies at home, but anxiety continues to show up
My approach
Children often experience emotions before they have the words to explain them.
That’s where play therapy comes in.
Play is the language of children. Through play, children communicate their experiences, fears, worries, and emotions.
In therapy, your child is given space to explore what they are feeling while I follow their lead with patience, curiosity, and compassion. Rather than asking children to explain everything through conversation, we use play, creativity, and connection to help them process what is happening inside.
Anxiety often shows up through the nervous system. A child may know they are scared, but they may not know why. Through play therapy, children can begin to understand what’s going on inside their bodies and develop new ways of responding.
How we can work together
Our first sessions begin with understanding your child’s story.
We’ll start with caregiver-only sessions to talk about your concerns, your child’s experiences, family dynamics, and your goals for therapy. These conversations help create a clear picture of what your child needs.
Then, your child will begin individual play therapy sessions where they can explore emotions, build coping skills, and practice new ways of handling challenges.
Throughout therapy, we’ll continue having regular parent sessions to help you understand what your child is working through and how you can support their growth at home.
You’ll gain insight into what your child is experiencing and learn ways to strengthen connection outside of the therapy room.
What Anxiety Therapy for Children Can Help With
Understand and express their emotions
Feel more confident handling worries and fears
Build skills for calming their nervous system
Handle separation, school, friendships, and transitions
Feel more comfortable trying new things
Develop resilience and trust in themselves
Strengthen their connection with parents and caregivers
The goal is not to create a child who never feels worried, frustrated, or upset. Children will still have big feelings. They will still have hard days.
The goal is helping your child know they can move through those moments and feel supported along the way.
This is the kind of change families hope for.
FAQS
Frequently asked questions
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Many children experience fears and worries as they grow. Therapy may be helpful when anxiety starts affecting your child’s daily life, relationships, school, sleep, activities, or ability to enjoy being a kid.
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No. Children do not always process emotions through talking. Play therapy gives children another way to express what they are experiencing in a way that feels comfortable and developmentally appropriate.
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Play therapy may look like games, art, storytelling, pretend play, or creative activities. While it may look like children are simply playing, therapeutic play allows children to explore emotions, practice new skills, and work through experiences.
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Caregivers are an important part of the process. We’ll have regular check-ins so you understand what your child is working on and how you can support them at home.
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Every child is different. The length of therapy depends on your child’s needs, goals, and progress over time.
Schedule a consultation today.
Schedule a consultation today.