Child Therapist At Zaretsky Wellness

Compassionate, Whole-Child Emotional Support

At Zaretsky Wellness, child therapy is strengths‑based and interest‑driven, with care thoughtfully individualized to support each child’s unique needs. Our approach focuses on the whole child — emotional, cognitive, behavioral, family and educational systems — recognizing that children’s emotional health is deeply connected to their environment, relationships, and sense of safety.

We provide therapy for children and families seeking supportive, integrative care that goes beyond symptom management and focuses on long-term emotional resilience, self-regulation, and confidence-building.

Understanding Therapy for Children

Children communicate differently than adults. At Zaretsky Wellness, therapy for children and teens built around developmentally appropriate, gentle, and trust-based techniques that allow children to express themselves naturally through:

  • Play-based therapy
  • Creative expression (art, storytelling, movement)
  • Somatic and nervous-system regulation techniques
  • Social emotional development
  • Age-appropriate talk therapy
  • Family-integrated therapeutic support

Our goal is integrated growth, regulation, empowerment, and resilience.

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DR. Lisa Zaretsky dedicated to pediatric therapy

Pediatric Therapy for Anxiety, Emotional Regulation & Behavioral Challenges

Children and teens may not always verbalize distress clearly. Emotional struggles often appear as:

  • Anxiety and fear-based behaviors
  • Withdrawal or emotional shutdown
  • Irritability or anger outbursts
  • Sleep disturbances
  • School avoidance or academic struggle
  • Social difficulties

Our pediatric therapy services support children and teens experiencing:

  • Anxiety and worry
  • Depression and sadness
  • Emotional dysregulation
  • Behavioral challenges
  • School stress
  • Family transitions and stress
  • Trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)

Early intervention creates long-term emotional stability, resilience, and healthier coping skills.

What Happens in Child Therapy at Zaretsky Wellness

Child therapy sessions are designed to feel safe, calm, and supportive.. Sessions may include:

  • Play-based engagement
  • Social thinking skills
  • Art and expressive tools
  • Guided emotional processing
  • Gentle nervous-system regulation
  • Trust-building exercises

Parent involvement is integrated thoughtfully, ensuring children feel supported while families remain part of the healing process.

 

Benefits of Pediatric Therapy

  • Improved emotional expression
  • Reduced anxiety symptoms
  • Stronger coping mechanisms
  • Increased self-esteem
  • Social emotional growth
  • Improved family communication
  • Greater emotional resilience
  • Healthier stress responses

The Zaretsky Wellness Difference

Zaretsky Wellness is distinguished by an integrative, strengths‑based, sensory‑informed approach that supports social‑emotional development within a whole‑family context. We focus on:

 

  • Root-cause emotional healing (rather than just symptom management)
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Social-emotional growth
  • Mind-body integration
  • Holistic wellness principles
  • Personalized therapeutic planning
  • Strength based academic and executive function support

We focus on the whole child and honor their strengths, experiences, and potential.

Start Your Child’s Healing Journey

If your child is experiencing emotional distress, academic stress, anxiety, or behavioral challenges, compassionate support is available.

Schedule a consultation today to explore how child therapy at Zaretsky Wellness can support your child’s emotional well-being, resilience, and long-term development.

 

FAQ

 

How do I choose the right child therapist?

Look for a therapist trained in pediatric therapy, emotional development, social thinking skills, trauma-informed care, and family systems. Trust, safety, and connection matter.

What happens in a therapy session?

Sessions may include play, conversation, art, movement, social thinking skills, and emotional regulation techniques depending on the child’s age and needs.

What questions should I ask a child therapist?

Questions to ask include credentials,  training, experience, approach to therapy, parent participation, session frequency, and use of progress measurement.

What are the signs your child may need therapy?

Persistent sadness, anxiety, withdrawal, behavior change, social challenges, sleeping problems, or school problems may mean that one needs some assistance.

What is the difference between a child therapist and a child psychologist?

A child therapist provides counseling and emotional support, while a child psychologist may offer assessment and diagnosis.