04/19/2026
Signs a child may need therapy:
If your child is having problems in multiple areas of their life, such as home and school, that could indicate that something is going on that may warrant your attention.
If your child has a significant change in sleep habits, hygiene or appetite it may indicated something is bothering them.
If your child has low self-esteem and feels bad about themself they may benefit from therapy.
If your child has repetitive, self-destructive behaviors it can be a sign of anxiety or distress. Examples include hair-pulling or skin-picking.
If your child worries excessively and can’t control it, it could be that they need help learning new strategies to reign this in. Sometimes anxiety can lead to physical symptoms as well, such as stomach aches, headaches, etc that aren't related to a medical cause.
If your child becomes withdrawn or if they stop expressing interest in social or extracurricular activities they used to enjoy it could be a sign of depression.
If your child makes distressing comments take your child seriously. if they’re making statements like, “I wish I weren’t here,” or Comments such as “Nobody would care if I wasn't here.” The same goes for conversations about self-harm of any kind.
If your child unusually defiant or aggressive, persistently short-fused or quick to temper, resulting in bullying, fighting or threatening other people — yourself included — that’s a sign that you may be dealing with something more serious.
Engaging in any kind of self-harm is a sign your child needs professional help. If you learn that your child’s been cutting, throwing up after meals (bulimia), misusing substances or injuring themselves in another way, seek assistance.
If your child has experienced significant life changes such as parental divorce, death of a close family member, or a change in a primary attachment figure therapy is beneficial to help children navigate and cope with these changes.
If your child has been through a traumatic event such as abuse, neglect, witnessing domestic violence, serious car accident, or tragedy, therapy is warranted.
Mental Health (psychologist, psychoanalyst, therapist)
