Counseling, Education & Resources
for Children & Families
At Center for Child Counseling, we provide an array of mental health services and education to support children, teenagers, their families, and caregivers — from prevention and early intervention through trauma treatment and healing. Our expertise is grounded in the latest research on child development, trauma, resilience, and the science of positive childhood experiences.
Our Programs in Action
Learn how our public health approach to Adverse Childhood Experiences is building a trauma-informed community across Palm Beach County.
See how our partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County brings therapy directly to students in elementary, middle, and high schools.
Discover how embedding mental health services in pediatric settings creates seamless, family-centered care for children across the county.
How We Help Children & Families
Our public health approach to understanding and addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences — including resources, toolkits, and community education grounded in the HOPE framework.
Learn More →Protecting children from sexual abuse and exploitation through prevention education — including CampSafe® and Stay KidSafe!™ programs.
Learn More →Community-based workshops, parent education, and prevention programming that build awareness and promote positive childhood experiences across Palm Beach County.
Learn More → PlatformOur online learning platform — offering on-demand workshops, professional training, and prevention education resources for parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals.
Visit BeKidSafe.org →Centralized intake, referral management, and wraparound support ensuring children and families receive the right services at the right time.
Learn More →Positive, creative connections with peers through therapeutic art experiences that build self-expression, confidence, and emotional skills.
Learn More →Stop Now And Plan — an evidence-based program helping children learn emotional regulation and problem-solving skills before behaviors escalate.
Learn More →The single most powerful protective factor in a child's life is a safe, stable, nurturing relationship with at least one caring adult. That caring adult might be a parent, a teacher, a pediatrician — or it might be you.
— A Way of Being with ChildrenPromoting healthy baby-parent relationships from the earliest days of life through specialized therapeutic support, developmental guidance, and relationship-focused interventions.
Learn More →An evidence-based, two-generation home visiting model that works with vulnerable young children and their families to heal, grow, and build a foundation for lifelong health.
Learn More → Coming SoonSupporting social-emotional development and wellness for young children through early identification, intervention, and family-centered strategies.
Coming Soon →Comprehensive trauma services for children and teens using evidence-based practices, the HOPE framework, and our trauma-informed approach to support healing and recovery.
Learn More →A trauma-responsive, safe environment for children and families to maintain and strengthen relationships — with coaching, support, and HOPE-centered care.
Learn More →How we show up for a child matters more than any single program or technique. It begins with presence, empathy, and the belief that every child can heal.
— Renée Layman, President & CEOOur clinical home — providing individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based practices including play therapy, TF-CBT, EMDR, and more for children and families in need.
Learn More →Partnering with the School District of Palm Beach County to provide therapy in elementary, middle, and high schools — meeting children where they are through co-located services.
Learn More →Embedding mental health services within pediatric practices across Palm Beach County — providing screening, consultation, and resources for pediatricians and the families they serve.
Learn More →Community-based support spanning prevention through treatment, using our public health approach to serve children and families across systems and settings.
Learn More →Not Sure Where to Start?
Our intake team can help you find the right services for your child and family. Reach out — we're here to help.
Tools & Resources
Whether you're looking for guidance right now or want to deepen your understanding of how to support the children in your life, these resources are here for you.
The cornerstone of everything we do — a trauma- and HOPE-informed approach to building safety, resilience, and well-being. Includes videos, tip sheets, workshops, and our newly revised manual.
Explore A Way of Being → CommunicationPractical guidance on communicating with children through difficult moments, big emotions, and everyday interactions — helping adults respond with empathy, presence, and understanding.
View Resources → ConnectionPlay is how children learn, heal, and connect. Explore ideas for child-centered play, sensory activities, art, nature play, pretend play, and more — all designed to strengthen the parent-child bond.
View Resources →Request an Appointment
A member of our intake team will connect with you to find the right support for your child and family.
Request Appointment →Submit a Referral
Refer a child or family for counseling and support services through Center for Child Counseling.
Make a Referral →Explore Training
Workshops, clinical training, and resources for professionals, educators, and caregivers.
View Training →Help Us Reach More Children
and Families
Your support makes it possible for us to provide counseling, prevention, and early intervention services to thousands of children and families across Palm Beach County every year.
