Children & Adolescents

“There is always one moment in childhood when the door opens and lets the future in.”

– Graham Greene

The world is a much harder place for our kids than we experienced. Is your child struggling with emotional or behavioral issues? Life doesn’t have to be this hard for you or your child! Call us now at 612-787-2832, or request an appointment here.

We have a few therapists with a special gift for connecting and building trust with our young family members. They listen, guide, and challenge their clients to help them build a strong psychological foundation for their ongoing development. Our therapists work with children as young as 6 years old.

What issues can our child & adolescent therapists help your family with?

  • Low Self-Esteem and Self-Worth
  • School Problems
  • Adoption Issues
  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Developmental Guidance
  • Blended Family Issues
  • Recent Divorce Reactions

Call 612-787-2832 to book an appointment for your child today!

Children & Adolescents

Frequently Asked Questions

It may be time to seek help if you notice ongoing changes in mood, behavior, school performance, sleep, or relationships with friends and family – especially if you and your child’s other parent are separating or divorcing. Counseling can provide a safe space for your child or teen to express feelings, learn coping skills, and get support tailored to their developmental stage.

Parents and caregivers are an important part in the process, but the therapist’s primary focus is always your child’s well-being. For children under 16, the therapist may meet with you to gather background information and offer guidance for supporting your child at home. However, what your child shares in session stays private unless there are safety or ethical concerns. Adolescents 16 and older can legally consent to their own mental health care in Minnesota, and so they will need to sign a release of information before their therapist can share details about their sessions with a parent or caregiver.

Not at all. Your child’s therapists move at a pace that feels safe for your child. Early sessions often focus on building trust through conversation, play, or creative activities so they feel more comfortable opening up over time.

  • “ Nafiisa has been an amazing therapist! I'm impressed with how quickly she is able to help us find the core issues that we're having, many of which we were not previously able to verbalize in a constructive way. ”
  • “ We have really enjoyed working with Sharon. She has taught us a lot and given us tools to grow with. We look forward to our future sessions with her! ”
  • “ My time with Kristopher has been the best therapy experience of my life! My wife also really likes having him as our therapist. Much thanks to RTC for connecting us with him. ”
  • “ Taylor has been amazing! They are great and we are really lucky to work with them. ”
  • “ Vicky has used different approaches to help center and support us. She’s been great and has made this experience well worth it. ”
  • “ Ashley is an incredible therapist and has completely changed my view on therapy. I look forward to going every week and feel that she creates an incredibly warm and safe environment. I personally feel as though substantial changes and insights have been made extremely evident in my life through my work with her and even in a short time I feel like much progress has been made. I really want to express how sincerely genuine I find her to be and how open and nonjudgemental I feel her approach is. ”
  • “ We really like Dani! She's made it clear she wants us to be comfortable and to have open dialogue/feedback. Her energy overall is greatly appreciated! ”
  • “ Nancy was excellent and was a perfect fit for both of us. She is truly a miracle worker! ”
  • “ Krysta is wonderful! She is kind, caring, listens, and explains things in easy to understand language. We love working with her and feel she meshes really well with our personalities! ”
  • “ I appreciate Holly as our therapist and I especially appreciate her direct communication. She is a great listener and seems to have made accurate observations about my partner’s and my relationship. ”
  • “ Ellie is fabulous, we both really like her and my husband hasn’t complained once about going, which is incredible. We aren’t easy and she does a great job with us! ”
  • “ Zachariah is doing a great job in helping my husband and I. He’s very approachable and professional. ”
  • “ We absolutely adore Maya and I feel very lucky to have stumbled upon her! Whoever I spoke to on the phone about the type of therapist we were looking for, completely nailed it down! ”
  • “ I really like what Phillip has done so far in helping me on my journey of getting to a place of being better off mentally. I look forward to discussing things with him and getting his feedback in return. ”
  • “ I really like Dana, she’s really easy to talk to, she listens and then gives great advice that is tough but kind. We’re very pleased with her! ”
  • “ We’ve enjoyed meeting with Christian Ann. She’s relatable, she understands our challenges, and we like her approach as well as the resources she provides. ”
  • “ Seeing Manny has been so beneficial. He’s very easy to talk to and we look forward to meeting with him every week! ”
  • “ It's been fantastic working with Brody. We feel very understood working with him and are able to work on challenges that we've been stuck on for several years. ”
  • “ I usually find it difficult to find a therapist I like as I’m very picky, but Layne is such a good match not only for me but for my wife too. I think she is really helping and genuinely cares enough to work with us. ”
  • “ My partner and I cannot speak highly enough about Kristi's approach and work with us. We are extremely grateful that we were matched with her. Please know that because of her work we are hopeful for the future again. ”
  • “ Rachel has helped me a great deal already. Seeing her once a week makes me feel like I am moving forward in my path to a better mental health. Her approach is exactly what I need at this moment. I really appreciate her observations and she is very good at pinpointing what to focus. ”
  • “ I'm super happy with Trevor and the work he has been doing with us so far! I definitely feel like I’m making progress with him. He genuinely cares about my well-being and is extremely accommodating and flexible. ”
  • “ We ADORE Efrén. He is literally exactly what we were looking for, and he has helped us so much already. I cannot say enough to sing his praises. We are so pleased with his work and feel so fortunate that we get to work with him. ”
  • “ Fiona is wonderful! She has been the best match we have found by far. We look forward to seeing her! After almost every session we’re able to communicate with each other more effectively. ”
  • “ We love Rachel, she has worked wonders for my husband and I. I feel we have grown and gained a lot of knowledge to help us with our marriage, as parents, and individuals. I would recommend her and anyone who works at RTC to anyone!! We can’t say enough good things!!! ”
  • “ Sidney is a really good fit for us! She does very well balancing help for the both of us. She continues to provide tools for us to work on to improve our relationship. ”
  • “ We love Jennie!! She has already done wonders for us! She totally gets us and our situation! ”
  • “ Todd is amazing! My husband and I are extremely happy with him and happy to continue resolving our issues and gaining greater insight, respect, and a greater sense of self and togetherness in our marriage. He is awesome. ”