Helping kids make sense of what they’re feeling.

Children experience anxiety, grief, behavioral challenges, and big emotions, often without the language to explain them. Our therapists meet kids where they are and work with families as partners in care.

Real emotional pain, without the words for it yet.

Children experience real emotional pain; they just don’t always have the words for it. At CMHS, our child therapists are trained to meet kids where they are, using approaches designed for how children actually process their experiences.

The emotional foundations children build now follow them for life. Children’s brains are still developing, which means they’re both more vulnerable to certain stressors and more responsive to therapeutic intervention. Early support can prevent challenges from compounding and give kids tools they’ll carry into adulthood.

Care built for how kids actually work.

We draw from a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy adapted for children, play therapy, and parent-child work, tailored to each child’s age and personality. Whether a child is struggling with anxiety, behavioral challenges, family changes, or something harder to name, therapy gives them tools to understand their feelings and healthier ways to cope.

Parents and caregivers are essential partners. You’ll get regular check-ins, a clearer picture of what your child is carrying, and concrete strategies for supporting them at home — because therapy sticks best when home and session work together.

First session is low-pressure: your child meets their therapist and builds rapport. Sessions are weekly, about 45–50 minutes, adapted as your child grows. Most families notice meaningful changes within the first few months of consistent work.

“The whole CMHS team is awesome! It was super easy to schedule just by making a phone call with Myrna and being able to see someone the next day!”

“Great service, comfortable setting, laid back atmosphere that makes you let your guard down.”