Rooted Hearts Center for Children, Adolescents & Family Wellness

Helping Children and Families Grow Stronger Together

Childhood and adolescence are times of tremendous growth, discovery, and change—but they can also bring challenges that impact the entire family.

At the Rooted Hearts Center for Children, Adolescents & Family Wellness, we understand that children do not develop in isolation. Their emotional well-being is shaped by relationships, attachment, family dynamics, school experiences, developmental differences, trauma, and the world around them.

Our clinicians provide compassionate, trauma-informed, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and families. We help young people develop emotional skills, build confidence, strengthen relationships, and navigate life’s challenges while supporting parents and caregivers along the way.

Because when one person in the family heals, the whole family has the opportunity to grow.

We Support Children & Adolescents With:

Anxiety & Emotional Regulation

Children often experience anxiety differently than adults. Anxiety may appear as:

• Excessive worry
• School refusal
• Perfectionism
• Physical complaints
• Irritability
• Sleep difficulties
• Separation anxiety
• Avoidance
• Frequent reassurance seeking

We help children understand their emotions, build coping skills, and develop confidence facing challenges.

Depression & Mood Challenges

We support children and teens experiencing:

• Sadness or hopelessness
• Loss of interest
• Social withdrawal
• Low motivation
• Irritability
• Changes in sleep or appetite
• Difficulty managing emotions
• Feelings of worthlessness

ADHD, Autism & Neurodevelopmental Differences

Children with different learning, attention, sensory, and communication styles often need support that recognizes their strengths.

We collaborate with families experiencing:

• ADHD
• Autism
• Executive functioning challenges
• Learning differences
• Sensory processing differences
• Emotional regulation challenges
• Social difficulties
• School accommodations and advocacy needs

For comprehensive evaluations, please visit our Rooted Hearts Center for Neurodiversity & Inclusion.

Trauma & Adverse Childhood Experiences

Children and adolescents may be impacted by experiences such as:

• Abuse or neglect
• Divorce or family separation
• Loss of a loved one
• Medical trauma
• Bullying
• Community violence
• Attachment disruptions
• Chronic stress

Our trauma-informed clinicians help young people process experiences, build safety, and develop resilience.

Social Skills & Peer Relationships

Relationships are a critical part of development. We support children and teens with:

• Friendship challenges
• Social anxiety
• Communication skills
• Conflict resolution
• Bullying experiences
• Self-esteem
• Feeling different or misunderstood

Life Transitions

Children and adolescents often struggle during major changes, including:

• Divorce and blended families
• Moving
• School changes
• Puberty
• Loss
• Family changes
• College preparation
• Identity development

Family Therapy & Parent Support

Children do not exist separately from their families. Supporting the family system is often an essential part of lasting change.

We help parents and caregivers with:

• Understanding child behavior
• Strengthening attachment
• Improving communication
• Managing conflict
• Setting healthy boundaries
• Supporting emotional regulation
• Responding to challenging behaviors
• Navigating parenting differences
• Co-parenting after separation or divorce
• Supporting neurodivergent children

Parent support may include education, coaching, family sessions, and collaborative treatment planning.

Our Therapeutic Approaches

Our clinicians provide individualized treatment using evidence-based and developmentally appropriate interventions, including:

Child-Centered Therapy

Creating a safe environment where children can express themselves, build confidence, and develop emotional insight.

Play Therapy-Informed Interventions

Using play as a natural language for children to process emotions, experiences, and relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Helping children and adolescents understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Supporting children and families healing from traumatic experiences.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Helping youth develop psychological flexibility and values-based coping.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills

Teaching emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal skills.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Strengthening connection, trust, emotional safety, and family relationships.

Family Systems Therapy

Understanding patterns within the family and creating healthier ways of relating.

Parent Coaching & Psychoeducation

Helping caregivers feel confident, supported, and equipped.

Exposure-Based Interventions

Supporting children with anxiety, OCD, fears, and avoidance behaviors when clinically appropriate.

Supporting Parents Means Supporting Children

Parenting can be rewarding, exhausting, confusing, and overwhelming—all at the same time.

Many parents come to therapy feeling unsure:

• “Am I doing this right?”
• “Why does my child react this way?”
• “How do I set limits without damaging our relationship?”
• “How do I support my child’s needs while caring for myself?”

We provide a judgment-free space where parents can gain understanding, skills, and support.

Helping Children Become Their Best Selves

Every child has strengths. Every family has challenges. Growth happens when children feel understood and families feel supported.

At Rooted Hearts, we believe children thrive when they are seen, valued, and connected.

Our goal is not to change who children are—it is to help them understand themselves, develop confidence, and build the skills they need to navigate life.

Because strong roots create strong futures.