Child and Adolescent Therapy
Despite the idea that childhood should be a fun and carefree time, children and adolescents can face many struggles as well. We will work with you, the parent, to identify the best treatment for your child, as well as to identify the best level of involvement in the therapy for the parent. This can range from collaborative sessions with children and parents working together in session to giving many teens plenty of space and privacy to work with the therapist on their own. Every child and family is different. Our Latrobe location has a dedicated play therapy room for utilizing a variety of child-centered and developmentally appropriate interventions for our preschool and elementary aged clients. Issues commonly treated include:
Mood disorders
Anxiety disorders
Loss and bereavement
Adjustment to major life changes, such as a divorce, moving, or a death in the family
Behavioral issues at home or at school
Bullying
Academic issues
Peer and social issues
Relationships and sexuality
Eating issues
Family conflict
Emotion regulation and self-harm
The following clinicians offer child and adolescent therapy depending on fit and availability,
Jennifer C. Oldenburg, Ph.D.
Jessica J. Black, Ph.D.
Colleen Patrick Evans, Ed.D.
Courtney M. Minerd, Ph.D.
Jennifer Morgan, LPC
Sean Borris, LMFT
Cathy A. Tangretti, LCSW