Child and Teen Therapy
Helping children and teens build the skills they need to manage emotions, improve behavior, strengthen relationships, and thrive at home and school.
Effective therapy starts with understanding
For some children, struggles show up as emotional outbursts. For others, it's anxiety, school refusal, friendship challenges, or conflict at home. Whatever the symptoms, effective treatment starts with understanding what's driving them.
That's why therapy at Blackbird doesn't start with guesswork.
Every child begins with a comprehensive mental health evaluation that helps us understand what's driving their challenges and create a personalized treatment plan.
From there, therapy focuses on helping your child build the skills to manage emotions, strengthen relationships, succeed at school, and thrive in everyday life.
How our child and teen therapy services work
We support kids, teens, and young adults with the challenges that are keeping them stuck. Because every patient starts with a comprehensive evaluation, our therapists understand the underlying and co- occurring driving those challenges—not just the surface behaviors.
Our therapists use that insight to tailor care to your child, so therapy is more focused, effective, and meaningful from the start.
Our child and teen therapy includes:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Play therapy
Trauma-informed therapy
Parent coaching and family support
Therapy backed by a complete care team
Your child's therapist is part of a multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatric clinicians and, when appropriate, specialists in autism, ADHD, neuropsychology, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. That means treatment is informed by a deeper understanding of your child, leading to more coordinated, personalized care.
Child and Teen Therapy for Anxiety, ADHD, Behavior Challenges, Depression, and More
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Build confidence
When kids doubt themselves or feel different, it's hard to try new things. We help children and teens identify their strengths and trust their decisions. They learn to move forward with steadier self-belief.
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Manage anxiety and worry
School refusal, social anxiety, panic attacks, or constant worry. We teach tools to calm anxiety in the moment while building resilience for the long term.
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Regulate big emotions
Meltdowns, outbursts, or shutting down. We teach practical emotion regulation skills your child can use anywhere—at home, at school, or with friends.
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Navigate ADHD and focus challenges
Trouble with focus, impulsivity, or organization. We support executive function skills and help your child build systems that actually stick.
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Get unstuck from avoidance
Avoidance can lower stress temporarily but often increases it over time. We help your child break these cycles and build momentum through small, doable steps.
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Process trauma and loss
Major life changes like divorce, a move, or losing someone can affect kids deeply. Teen therapy and child therapy services help them process these experiences in a safe space.
Our process
Step 1
Get a complete assessment
Our assessment gives you a full picture of how your child's brain, body, and behavior work together. This explains the challenges and strengths that make them different.
Step 2
Therapy tailored to your child
Therapy is based on your child’s precise diagnoses. We use proven approaches like CBT, play therapy, and mindfulness—whatever fits your child best.
Therapy is practical and focused on real skills they can use right away.
Step 3
Expand support as needed
If medication support or additional testing is needed, we have those specialists at Blackbird and can support your child as one team.
Why Families chose Blackbird Health
Comprehensive evaluation before therapy
Personalized treatment plans
Evidence-based therapy
Child psychiatrists and therapists working together
Insurance accepted
Virtual and in-person appointments
Appointments available quickly
Meet some of our therapy providers
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![Erin Fox, Licensed Professional Counselor]()
Erin Fox, Licensed Professional Counselor
Specialties: Adolescents and ages 19+, anxiety, risk assessment, crisis intervention
“My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented. I draw from CBT, mindfulness and strengths-based practices.”
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![Ashley Lassiter, Licensed Professional Counselor]()
Ashley Lassiter, Licensed Professional Counselor
Specialties: Anxiety, depression, OCD, mood disorders, young adults
“I want patients to feel relief and feel seen and heard, rather than just as a diagnosis or a set of behaviors.”
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![Brandi Schweizer, Licensed Social Worker]()
Brandi Schweizer, Licensed Social Worker
Specialties: Ages 13 and up, anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideations, social phobia, LGBTQIA+, substance abuse
“I have a laid back cognitive behavioral approach to therapy, but I never give up on anyone.”
We’re in-network with most major insurers
Frequently asked questions
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We use proven approaches including CBT, play therapy, mindfulness, and DBT skills. Your child's therapist will use the precise approach that fits them best.
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If your child is struggling at home or school, having trouble with friends, experiencing big emotions they can't manage, or showing changes in behavior or mood, therapy can help.
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We provide child therapy services, teen therapy, and young adult therapy for ages 2-26.
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The first session includes an assessment where we talk with you and your child about what's been happening. We learn about your child's history, strengths, and challenges. We'll create a treatment plan and therapy can start right away.
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Yes, we offer both virtual and in-person pediatric therapy across Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New Jersey. Many families find virtual therapy convenient and just as effective.
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Yes, we are in-network with most major insurance carriers. Contact us to verify your specific plan and benefits.
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Yes. For younger children, parent involvement is often a key part of treatment. For teens and young adults, we balance independence with family support based on what your child needs.