CHILD THERAPY IN CHAPPAQUA, NY + NEW CANAAN, CT
Helping your child build real tools for big feelings.
What does it actually feel like when your child is struggling?
For children ages 4-10
Maybe you're seeing more tears, more worry, more arguments — or a child who suddenly doesn't want to talk at all. School mornings are harder. Small disappointments become enormous. They're asking you the same worried question again and again.
You keep trying to figure out what's underneath it. Is this a phase? Anxiety? Something happening at school? Are you doing too much — or not enough?
And sometimes they seem completely fine everywhere else.
The stomachaches that show up before school
The meltdowns that seem to come out of nowhere
The constant need for reassurance
The friendship problem they can't stop thinking about
The perfectionism and fear of getting something wrong
Holding it together all day, then falling apart at home
Your child doesn't need to have the words yet.
How therapy works
Children don't always talk about what's wrong. Sometimes, they show us.
For children, therapy often looks different than it does for adults. Play, art, games, and creative activities give kids a more natural way to express feelings and work through experiences they may not yet know how to put into words.
Sessions follow Terra Sprouts, a structured, consistent approach to play therapy. Rather than open-ended play with no clear thread, each session follows a rhythm your child comes to know:
A feelings check-in
A game or activity to build trust and practice skills
A creative or hands-on piece
A breathing or coping skill, added to a keyring your child builds week after week
Terra Sprouts was developed by Suzanne Esposito, LCSW, drawing on 12+ years working with children and adolescents in inpatient and clinical settings — it's built specifically for how kids this age actually learn: through play, repetition, and something to take home.
Parents are part of the process, too. We'll help you better understand what your child may be communicating through their emotions and behavior, and find ways to support them at home.
Terra offers child therapy in our Chappaqua, NY & New Canaan, CT locations.
Therapy for children can help them...
Understand and express big feelings
Manage worry without needing constant reassurance
Handle frustration and disappointment
Navigate friendships and social stress
Build confidence and tolerate mistakes
Communicate what they need
Build a real toolkit of coping skills they can use again and again
Feel more like themselves again
Frequently asked questions about Child therapy
FAQs
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You don't need to wait for a crisis or a diagnosis. Sometimes the first sign is simply that your child doesn't seem like themselves. You may notice more worry, big emotional reactions, changes in sleep or school, friendship difficulties, frequent reassurance-seeking, or behaviors that are becoming harder to manage at home. Therapy can give your child another safe place to express what they're experiencing and help you better understand how to support them. Schedule a Consultation
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Yes. Parents are an important part of child therapy. The level of involvement depends on your child's age and individual needs, but we'll communicate with you about how your child is doing and offer guidance for supporting them at home. At the same time, we want your child to have a relationship with their therapist that feels safe and genuinely their own. Schedule a Consultation
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Every session follows a consistent structure — a check-in, an activity or game, a creative piece, and a coping skill your child adds to a keyring they build over time. This rhythm helps kids feel secure knowing what to expect, and gives you real insight into what they're working on each week.
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Yes. Terra offers in-person child therapy in Chappaqua, NY and New Canaan, Connecticut. Schedule a Consultation.