It’s completely normal for children and teens to face crises and challenges as they grow up. Often, the balance is naturally restored after a short period, and the crisis resolves.

However, not everything "just grows out of it."

Does My Child Need Therapy?

So, what’s normal and what’s not?

It’s normal for kids to have tough days, but if worries or behaviors are affecting their happiness or daily life, extra support can make a difference. Child and Teen therapy, including play therapy, offers a safe, supportive space for your child to understand their feelings and develop healthy ways to cope.

From a psychodynamic perspective, mental health conditions are often rooted in unresolved inner conflicts, whether conscious or unconscious.

Symptoms like anxiety, depressive moods, psychosomatic issues, or behavioral problems (e.g., restlessness) are seen as expressions of emotional distress and unsuccessful attempts at self-healing.

These coping strategies are the child's or adolescent's way of trying to restore internal and external balance, but they often lead to further difficulties.

This can block their age-appropriate development and place strain on their relationships.

Early therapeutic intervention can help to understand and address these challenges, enabling children and adolescents to regain their emotional balance and continue their developmental journey.