Child & Adolescent Therapy at Mosaic Minded.

Our child therapy services include the highly respected DIR/Floortime® model, which supports children who are neurodivergent or navigating developmental challenges. As a Certified DIR Practitioner, we work closely with each child and their family to foster emotional regulation, enhance social connections, and build trust through play and relationship-based interactions.

DIR/Floortime® focuses on:

• Emotional regulation and self-awareness

• Development of meaningful social and emotional connections

• Promoting flexible thinking and problem-solving skills

• Supporting sensory processing and engagement with the world

By using developmentally appropriate techniques, we help children with autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental differences build the skills they need to thrive while honoring their individuality.

Children often process traumatic experiences through play, making play-based trauma therapy a powerful tool for healing. At Mosaic Mind, we create a safe and supportive environment where children can express their feelings and work through difficult experiences in a way that feels natural and non-threatening.

Play-based trauma therapy helps children:

• Process and express emotions related to trauma

• Build emotional resilience and self-regulation skills

• Develop a sense of safety and trust

• Reframe negative experiences in a healthy and constructive way

Our therapist guides each session with a trauma-informed approach, allowing children to heal and grow at their own pace while learning how to navigate the complexities of their emotional world.

Healing often extends beyond the individual. At Mosaic Mind, we believe in the importance of involving families in the therapeutic process, especially for children and teens. We offer family therapy and parental support to help parents understand and support their child's emotional needs, build stronger family relationships, and create a home environment that fosters growth and healing.

Parental Support focuses on:

• Improving communication and understanding

• Supporting parents in navigating developmental or behavioral challenges

• Providing strategies for managing stress and promoting emotional regulation at home

We believe that by working together, healing becomes a shared journey that strengthens bonds and creates lasting change.

For many children and adolescents, especially those who are neurodivergent or struggle with anxiety, building social skills can be a challenge. Our therapy services include focused support on helping children and teens develop effective communication skills, navigate peer relationships, and improve their confidence in social settings.

Social skills development therapy helps with:

• Understanding social cues and appropriate responses

• Building friendships and maintaining healthy relationships

• Managing social anxiety and peer pressure

• Strengthening communication and conflict resolution skills

Adolescence is a time of intense emotional and social development. For teens struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or identity issues, navigating these challenges can feel overwhelming. Our emotion-focused therapy provides a space where teens can explore their feelings, understand their emotional responses, and build the tools needed to manage life’s ups and downs.

Through person-centered, trust-based therapy, we focus on:

• Building emotional awareness and resilience

• Developing healthy coping mechanisms

• Navigating social relationships and peer pressures

• Supporting identity formation and self-confidence

We work collaboratively with adolescents, respecting their autonomy while helping them navigate this important phase of life.scription

The pressures of adolescence can often lead to overwhelming feelings of anxiety and stress. Our specialized therapy for teens focuses on helping them understand the sources of their anxiety and develop practical tools for managing it in healthy, constructive ways.

Anxiety and stress management therapy includes:

• Developing coping strategies for managing academic, social, and personal pressures

• Addressing perfectionism and fear of failure

• Building resilience and self-compassion

• Teaching relaxation and mindfulness techniques