Child and Family Center

Child and Family Center — Center for Child Counseling
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Child and Family Center

A safe, therapeutic environment where children, teens, and families find the support they need to heal, grow, and thrive.

The Child and Family Center is the heart of Center for Child Counseling's clinical services — providing outpatient therapy for children, adolescents, and their families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, behavioral challenges, and adjustment to life changes. Whether at our center, in homes, or at school — our therapists meet families where they are.

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Child & Family Centered

Both the child and caregivers are supported — because healing happens within the context of relationships.

Evidence-Based Care

Play therapy, CBT, trauma-focused therapy, and family-centered models — tailored to each child's needs and developmental level.

Where You Need Us

Services at our center, in homes, and in schools — eliminating barriers so every child can access the care they deserve.

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How We Help

We're Here for Your Family

Every child's experience is unique. Our therapists work with children, teens, and families facing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges — providing individualized care that meets each family where they are.

Anxiety & Worry
Excessive worry, school avoidance, separation anxiety, and social fears
Depression & Sadness
Persistent sadness, withdrawal, loss of interest, and hopelessness
Trauma & Abuse
Recovery from physical, emotional, or sexual abuse and other traumatic experiences
Grief & Loss
Navigating the loss of a loved one, caregiver, or sense of stability
Behavioral Challenges
Aggression, defiance, emotional dysregulation, and self-regulation difficulties
Life Changes
Adjusting to divorce, separation, new family dynamics, or major transitions
Relationship Difficulties
Parent-child conflict, attachment challenges, and difficulty with peers
Teen Mental Health
Rising anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms in adolescents
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How It Works
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Reach Out — Request an appointment or submit a referral. Our intake team will connect with you right away.
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Assessment — Your child is matched with a licensed therapist who conducts an in-depth assessment to understand the full picture.
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Treatment Plan — Together, we create an individualized plan using evidence-based approaches tailored to your child and family.
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Ongoing Support — Therapy, care coordination, and family engagement — with progress tracked and services adapted as your child grows.
Child and Family Center — Center for Child Counseling
The Power of Play

Why Play Therapy Works

Play is how children communicate, process emotions, and make sense of their world. At the Child and Family Center, play therapy is at the heart of how we help children heal.

About Play

Why play is essential to healthy child development and emotional well-being.

The Play Room Atmosphere

Step inside our therapeutic play rooms and see where healing happens.

Why Is Play Important?

Understanding why play is the most powerful tool in a child's healing journey.

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Our Approach

Evidence-Based, Relationship-Centered

Our therapists use proven approaches grounded in research on brain development, trauma, resilience, and the science of positive childhood experiences — always within the context of caring, supportive relationships.

Child-Centered Play Therapy

Using play as the child's natural language, therapists create a safe space for expression, emotional processing, and healing.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Helping children and teens recognize and change negative thought patterns and behaviors, reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

A structured model helping children and caregivers process traumatic experiences, develop coping skills, and restore safety.

Child-Parent Psychotherapy

A dyadic therapy for young children and caregivers, focused on healing the attachment relationship after trauma or disrupted caregiving.

Filial Therapy

Strengthening the caregiver-child relationship through structured play, fostering communication, trust, and emotional connection.

Trauma-Focused Play Therapy

Integrating trauma-informed care with play therapy techniques to help children process experiences, regulate emotions, and build coping strategies.

Grounded in HOPE and A Way of Being

Every interaction is an opportunity to build positive childhood experiences. Our therapists are trained in the HOPE framework and A Way of Being with Children — ensuring that presence, empathy, and the belief that every child can heal guides every session.

Get Connected

Request an Appointment

For families seeking therapy — our intake team will connect you with the right therapist for your child and family.

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Submit a Referral

For professionals, agencies, and community partners — start the process with our online referral form.

Referral Form →
Or call us directly
561-244-9499
info@centerforchildcounseling.org
Child and Family Center
5205 Greenwood Avenue, Suite 105
West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Our therapists also provide services in homes, schools, and community settings across Palm Beach County.

You're Not Alone

If Your Child Is Struggling

If your child is expressing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, it can feel overwhelming — but you are not alone, and help is available right now. Trust your instincts, stay calm, and reach out for support. Talking about it is one of the most important things you can do.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 — free, confidential, 24/7 support
Ways to Talk to Children
Guidance on having difficult conversations, including about suicide
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Contact Our Team
561-244-9499 — our team can help connect your family with the right support
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When a Child Expresses Suicidal Thoughts

Guidance for parents and caregivers on how to respond with empathy, stay connected, and get help.

Center for Child Counseling

Every Child Deserves to Be Heard.
Every Family Deserves Support.

If your child is struggling — with anxiety, sadness, behavior, trauma, or any challenge — you don't have to navigate it alone. Our compassionate team is here to walk alongside your family, with the expertise and care your child deserves.

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