Children face challenges every day. As adults, we can sometimes miss the signs until the child lashes out or becomes too quiet. Counseling for children in Agoura Hills can help your child through obstacles at home and school, heightened emotions, and mental health issues.
The following are common issues we see in children:
- Life-changing events, such as the death of a loved one, a move to a new home or school, divorce or remarriage, or a new baby in the family
- Trauma from abuse, neglect, or abandonment
- Bullying at school
- Problems at home between parents, siblings, or other family members
- Heightened emotions, such as sadness, worry, anger, or feelings of low self-worth
The following are typical mental health conditions we treat in children:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Fear and Phobias
- Trauma and Abuse
- Grief
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, Binge Eating, Disordered Eating)
- Behavioral Disorders
- Self-Harm or Suicidal Thoughts
This is not a complete list, and often we see children struggling with coexisting mental health conditions. For example, a child who is bullied in school may be struggling with depression and anxiety, feelings of low self-worth, and cutting himself in private (self-harm).
At Agoura Christian Counseling, our goal is to address these concerns and conditions and support your child through traumatic and emotional events.
