Child Therapy 
in Franklin, TN

Children face unique challenges, from anxiety in kids to family transitions, school stress, or childhood trauma. Unlike adults, children often struggle to express emotions verbally, making child therapy with art or play essential. At TalkDr Christian Counseling, our services provide children a safe, nurturing space where kids can heal emotionally and spiritually, guided by Biblical principles and God’s love.

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Art Therapy

Art therapy is a powerful tool in our children’s counseling program. By engaging in drawing, painting, sculpting, or other creative activities, children express their emotions and experiences in a safe, nonverbal way. This approach taps into their creativity, making it a deeply therapeutic experience.
 

The Benefits of Art Therapy

• Nonverbal Healing: Perfect for kids who struggle to articulate feelings, art therapy for children supports trauma recovery in kids and emotional regulation.

• Emotional Release: Creating art helps children process childhood anxiety, anger, or sadness in a calming, expressive way.

• Spiritual Connection: Our Christian art therapy incorporates faith-based themes, such as God’s creation or His love, to deepen healing.

• Personalized Support: Each artwork reflects the child’s inner world, allowing therapists to tailor child counseling services to their unique needs.
   

Art therapy is ideal for children with trauma, low self-esteem, or social skills challenges, offering a creative path to emotional and spiritual growth.

 

Play Therapy

Play therapy is a cornerstone of our children’s mental health services. It allows kids to express feelings through their natural language—play. Using toys, games, art, and role-playing, our child counselor helps children navigate emotions in a fun, engaging way.

 

The Benefits of Play Therapy:

• Emotional Expression: Kids use play to share fears, sadness, or struggles without needing words, ideal for child anxiety treatment or behavioral issues in children.

• Building Trust: Our therapists foster a safe, trusting relationship to help children feel secure.

• Coping Skills: Play therapy teaches problem-solving skills and boosts confidence, supporting children's emotional development.

• Faith-Based Healing: We integrate Christian values in counseling, incorporating prayer or Bible stories to reinforce God’s presence.
   

Play therapy is highly effective for anxiety in children, grief counseling for kids, child trauma therapy, and behavioral challenges.

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A Faith-Based Approach to Child Therapy

At TalkDr Christian Counseling, our faith-based counseling for kids nurtures the heart, mind, and soul. We blend evidence-based therapy with Christian values, creating a supportive environment where children experience God’s love. Our Christian child counselor, Maggie Salesbury, collaborates with parents to align therapy with your family’s beliefs, ensuring a holistic approach to child mental health.

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Our children’s counseling services are designed for kids ages 3 and up facing:

• Anxiety in children

• Behavioral problems in kids

• Grief and loss

• Divorce or family changes

• Childhood trauma

• Low self-esteem

• Social skills challenges

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If you’re wondering whether child therapy could be beneficial for your child, TalkDr Christian Counseling is here to help. Please contact TalkDr Christian Counseling in Franklin, Tennessee for a free 15-minute phone consultation. Email us or call 615-985-TALK