Animal assisted therapy is an evidence based approach that integrates trained animals into the therapeutic process to support emotional, behavioral, and relational healing. While many people associate therapy animals with children, research shows that individuals of all ages can benefit from the presence of a calm, attuned animal during counseling. Learn more.

When kids go through something hard—whether it’s a loss, an accident, abuse, or even just a big life change—they don’t always have the words to talk about it. But their behaviors, emotions, and even school performance might start to shift. If you’re noticing changes in your child, trust your gut. Don’t wait to get your child the help they need. The right therapeutic support can help children feel safe again, build healthy coping skills, and begin to heal from difficult experiences. 

Trauma-informed therapy helps kids make sense of what happened in a way that feels safe and manageable, while strengthening resilience and emotional regulation.