We understand how challenging it can be to see your child struggle, and you want support you can trust. Our experienced therapists focus on helping your child feel safe, understood, and supported while building the skills they need to manage emotions, behaviors, and daily stressors. By working closely with families, we help you gain clarity, practical tools, and confidence—so your child can feel more secure, succeed at school, and thrive at home and in everyday life.
In-Person Therapy in Nyack and Rockland County, and Online Therapy in New York
Discover How Therapy Helps Children Thrive.
Licensed Child and Teen Therapists Specializing in Anxiety, Depression, and Behavioral Issues
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Therapy Services We Offer
How We Help
If you feel your child is not functioning well inside their home, school, or social environment, and you can’t get them to open up, then working with child therapists and child counseling in New York can help. The main goal is to define problems in bite-sized pieces that your child understands and can cope with. If you’re seeking child therapy services in New York then you’ll be pleased to know that at Courageous Kids Counseling, we offer therapy by licensed therapists that’s tailored for children and teens.
Through counseling, you’ve taken the first step toward helping your child triumph.
We’re so glad you’re here. It can feel very frustrating and confusing to do this work on your own. And you shouldn’t have to. Our child therapists understand how to help children heal. Let us step in to support your child through their emotional tribulations. It’s first and foremost about earning your trust – and theirs. At Courageous Kids Counseling in New York, we are here to listen to children and help you and your child discover your goals.
Your child’s psychotherapist will then provide the language and tools that make change happen. We encourage your child to move ahead instead of looking toward the past. With a new way of thinking and lots of opportunities to practice, children’s problems will seem so much smaller.
Think of your therapist as your partner and guide while you and your child journey through worry and despair in the direction of a happier and more fulfilling place. The excellent news is that change is entirely possible with the right support. By getting started today with our child therapists in New York, your child is one step closer to their best life.
Our process of child therapy.
Our therapists teach children the communication skills they need to express themselves better.
We show them how to approach you, the parent, to share their problems and seek the help they need.
They’ll learn anger management skills and how to manage strong emotions in a positive way.
Children will also learn how to cope with challenges and be problem solvers, instead of shutting down.
Most importantly, your child will learn techniques they can apply in real-world scenarios, not just during therapy sessions.
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Courageous Kids Counseling is a specialized child therapy practice focused on helping children and teens struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma among other difficulties. Our therapists use CBT, DBT, play therapy, EMDR, and other solution-focused approaches.
When your child is struggling, you need a specialist that can help. We are happy to answer any questions you may have as you navigate this process.
Hi, I’m Erica Smuckler, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in New York and New Jersey.
You love your child very much and can’t stand seeing them hurt. You’ve tried to fix the problem. You’ve told your child how much you are there for them, given lots of affection, and asked what you can do. Despite your efforts to give your child a happier outlook on life, there is a hollowness in their voice. They’re a shell of their usual self. You’re wondering how to help them before things gets worse.
It’s time to look for additional support.
Getting help from a therapist is not a reflection on your parenting abilities. Your child knows how much you care. They’re just in too much pain to accept your solutions. At this point, an outsider can provide a fresh perspective and new ideas for how to help children.
But you need someone you can trust.
A person who gets how unique and special your child truly is. Who will respond in a caring, nonjudgmental, and compassionate way. A therapist who understands children and can completely relate to what they are going through.
Our licensed social workers and mental health counselors have over fifteen years of experience creating a safe, supportive space where children can express themselves, build skills, and grow—both in our Nyack office and through secure online sessions.
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Our caring licensed therapists are ready to help your child or adolescent so you can be assured of better days to come.
Schedule a child therapy appointment in our Nyack, New York office or virtually anywhere in New York.
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We provide convenient in-person and online therapy sessions for children. We also offer individual and group therapy services.
Schedule an appointment today. You will then receive electronic intake form and consent forms to sign. Lastly, you will meet in person or online with your child's therapist. It's that easy and can make all the difference!
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