How do I explain Psychotherapy to Younger Children?

Parents can tell their child in a developmentally appropriate way that they have spoken with someone that can help.

For a younger child, a parent might say something like: 

“Sometimes when children feel worried a lot of the time, it helps to go to someone whose job it is to help kids better understand their feelings and worries by playing and talking with them. We know someone named Ms. Cierra who helps kids have fewer worries. We think she will help you have fewer worries and help us understand how we can help you have fewer worries.”

You can show your child a picture of the therapist and an information sheet (just ask us for one!) and show the child the therapist’s website.