Children (ages 10-12)
Therapists In Denver And Nearby Specializing In Children (ages 10-12)
Children and Mental Health (Ages 10-12)
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, mental health is an important part of overall health for everyone, including preteens (children ages 10 through 12). Many adults who have mental disorders could have shown symptoms during childhood and adolescence that may have gone unrecognized or misdiagnosed.
Click to continue readingA licensed therapist or counselor can help preteens and families understand what is going on to effectively address issues that arise and provide the necessary support. Early treatment can help prevent more serious issues from arising in the future. In fact, when some adults reflect back on their adolescence during therapy sessions, they tend to remember symptoms of their then-undiagnosed disorders and how it affected them when they were younger.
Common Reasons and Signs to Take your Child to Counseling
Concerned parents may hear from others that warning signs are “just a stage” or that “the adolescent will grow out of it,” but that is not always the case. There are many reasons parents choose to take their adolescent to therapy. Some of these reasons look similar to those seen in adults. Here are some of the more common reasons and signs that lead parents to begin child counseling:
- Smoking, drinking or are using drugs
- Change in sleep routine- sleeping too much or too little
- Experiencing nightmares regularly
- Struggling at school or academically declining
- Change in appetite- eating too much or too little
- Worries of weight gain- dieting or excessively working out
- Acting violently towards things, other individuals or animals
- Obsessively repeating tasks in fear that something bad will happen if they are not completed
- Thoughts or attempts of hurting themselves or suicide
- Being extremely irritable and easy to anger
- Spending an increased amount of time alone- withdrawing from social activity they used to enjoy
Types of Childhood Therapy
There are various types of therapy that a therapist may choose to move forward with, depending on the adolescent. These offer individualized options to help treat and prevent issues that an adolescent may be showing signs of.
- Play therapy
- In play therapy, a therapist interacts with the adolescent by interpreting play behavior and communication. The therapist watches the adolescent to better understand their emotional and mental health. Therapists use different types of adolescent’s play to help the child figure out, express and manage their feelings.
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- According to Everyday Health, this is a form of counseling where preteens are taught how their own thoughts can affect their mood and behavior. Preteens are shown how to identify these negative thoughts and patterns and replace them with positive ones.
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy may differ based on the adolescent’s age. In this type of therapy, therapists listen to the adolescent talk through their issues, with the theory in mind that once the struggles have been spoken out loud, the adolescent’s behavior will improve.
- Behavior therapy
- This type of therapy is similar to cognitive-behavioral therapy, but differs in that it focuses on modifying behaviors. This type of therapy helps preteens and their parents identify behaviors that need to be discouraged and encouraged to help create a change. According to Everyday Health, parents may be utilized to help alter the environmental factors that may contribute to these behaviors.
Arranging Child Counseling
A thorough evaluation with a licensed professional can help parents determine whether treatment is necessary and which treatment type may be most effective. An evaluation and therapy treatments can be good avenues to learning more about an adolescent’s strengths and weaknesses.
Children and preteens can be successfully treated today through various methods, including therapy and counseling. The therapists displayed below specialize in treating children and preteens, are credentialed with various insurance companies, and have varied availability to meet most client needs.
Nicole Woodman , LPC
Available on 1/6/2025 at 12:00 PM Available on 1/6/2025 at 12:00 PM
Offers sessions in-person and online
- Average patient ratingNicole is a solution focused therapist. Nicole believes in working together to resolve the challenges you may face in your life. Nicole...
Gender: Woman
Pronouns: She/Her
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9362 Teddy Lane, Suite 102, Lone Tree, CO 80124
Jaurene Blacklock , CAS / LPC
Available on 1/7/2025 at 1:00 PM Available on 1/7/2025 at 1:00 PM
Offers sessions only online
- Average patient ratingAurora therapist, Jaurene Blacklock, LPC, CACIII, is a veteran therapist who sees adults, children, families, couples, and adolescents....
Gender: Woman
Pronouns: She/Her
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO
Christopher Marhevka , LCSW
Available on 1/8/2025 at 11:00 AM Available on 1/8/2025 at 11:00 AM
Offers sessions only online
- Average patient ratingHello! My name is Chris Marhevka (pronouns:he/him). I am a licensed clinical social worker with 7+ years of field experience in mental...
Gender: Man
Pronouns: He/Him
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100 Arapahoe Ave., Suite 12, Boulder, CO 80302
Bonnie Mucklow , CAS / LMFT / LPC
Available on 1/30/2025 at 11:00 AM Available on 1/30/2025 at 11:00 AM
Offers sessions in-person and online
- Average patient ratingOnline sessions not available for kids under 9 years old.
Greenwood Village therapist, Bonnie Mucklow, is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed professional counselor (LPC)...
Gender: Woman
Pronouns: She/Her
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7000 E. Belleview Ave. Suite 203, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Nina Respeto , LCSW / MSW
Offers sessions only online
As humans, we are subjected to the many ups, and downs life throws at us. One of my favorite quotes that I use as a core principle to...
Gender: Woman
Pronouns: She/Her
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Online Therapy Sessions, No Physical Location, CO
August Tousignant-Stanton , LCSW / LMFT
Offers sessions in-person and online
As a licensed marriage and family therapist & licensed clinical social worker, I help you show up for yourself, your relationship,...
Gender: Agender
Pronouns: They/Them
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3600 S Yosemite St, Ste 1050, Denver, CO 80224
Julie Bledsoe , LPC / MA
Offers sessions only online
My name is Julie Bledsoe and I have been in the mental health field for six years after working a career in sports. My specialties lie...
Gender: Woman
Pronouns: She/Her
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO
Shana Dobson , CAS / LPC / MA
Offers sessions only online
I’m so proud of you for taking this step in your journey to seeking mental peace. I am an inclusive person with many identities...
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Black or African American
Pronouns: She/Her/They/Them
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Online Therapy Session , No Physical Location, CO
Ronna Evans , LCSW / MSW
Offers sessions in-person and online
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and often use mindfulness practices along with relaxation techniques during sessions....
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1650 38th St. #100E, Boulder, CO 80301
Natalie Dodd , LCSW / MSW
Offers sessions in-person and online
My name is Natalie Dodd, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in the field. Throughout my career...
Gender: Woman
Pronouns: She/Her
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8400 E Crescent Pkwy #628, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Huiling Pritchett , MA
Offers sessions in-person and online
Huiling has effectively worked with many clients for anxiety and depression, trauma therapy, and couple relationship issues.
Gender: Woman
Pronouns: She/Her
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8500 W Bowles Ave Suite 315, Littleton, CO 80123
Denver Della Lucia , ADHD-CCSP / CSAM / LPC / MS
Offers sessions only online
Hello, I’m Denver Della Lucia, a compassionate and dedicated counselor with over a decade of experience in the mental health field....
Gender: Man
Pronouns: He/Him
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO