Explore Our Therapeutic and Consultative Services
Therapeutic Services
Our therapy sessions support children and teens in managing emotions, navigating friendships, handling stress, and building confidence. Sessions are tailored to your child’s age, needs, and individual strengths.
What’s included:
Individual sessions with a licensed psychologist
Evidence-based approaches
Guidance for parents on supporting growth at home and school
$225/session
Our parent consultation is a focused problem-solving conversation designed to address your child’s challenges, answer questions, and create more clarity about next steps or referrals to other community providers.
Shorter sessions (e.g. 1 hour) are also available if you prefer a more concise approach.
Follow up sessions can also be arranged as needed, and parents can choose to transition to more ongoing parent support sessions.
What’s included:
One-on-one consultation with a licensed psychologist
Collaborative discussion of your child’s difficulties
Personalized recommendations and strategies
$350/1.5 hour session
Our parent support sessions use the Dr. Ross Greene Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) approach to help you understand your child’s challenging behavior. These sessions empower you with strategies to work with your child, rather than against them, while reducing conflict and stress at home. They will give you, as the parent/caregiver the tools needed to support your child throughout each stage of development.
Dr Childress is a certified provider and trainer of Collaborative and Proactive Solutions through Lives in the Balance.
These sessions help parents:
• understand the reasons behind challenging behavior
• reduce power struggles and conflict
• build collaborative problem-solving skills
• create calmer, more connected family relationship
This approach is especially helpful for children who struggle with flexibility, frustration, transitions or emotional regulation. It is also neuro-affirming and suitable for all children.
$225/session
Parent/School Collaborative Consultation sessions allow families and school to create a collaborative and aligned support system that bridges school and home for comprehensive child development and support. It strengthens collaboration between parents and schools to create a unified approach, whilst creating a customized plan that aligns with both home and educational environments to support development.
What’s included:
Psychologist-led session.
Collaborative discussion of your child’s strengths and difficulties
Personalized recommendations and strategies
$350/1.5 hour session
These sessions can be purchased by families or schools. If the package is purchased by a school, parental consent is required before progressing.
FAQs
When should I consider therapy for my child?
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You might consider therapy if your child seems anxious, withdrawn, irritable, overwhelmed, or is having frequent emotional or behavioral difficulties.
Therapy can also help when children are struggling with friendships, school stress, sleep, or big life changes like moving, loss, or family transitions.
You don’t have to wait for things to feel “serious”, many families seek therapy early to support emotional wellbeing and resilience.
How do I get started?
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Email us here and we will reach out within 1-2 business days to schedule a discovery call which allows you a space to have all your questions answered.
I you decide you are the right fit for your family we will send through the consent forms and terms of business which you can fill out prior to the intake or at the start of the session if you have questions you’d like to address.
Please note that all child therapy sessions require a parent intake session before commencing.
What kinds of challenges can therapy help with?
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Therapy can support children and teens with:
• anxiety and worries
• big emotions and emotional regulation
• behavior challenges
• social difficulties and friendships
• low self-esteem
• school stress
• attention, focus & executive functioning challenges
• adjusting to change or loss
It also supports neurodivergent children (such as those with ADHD or autism) in ways that respect their individuality and strengths.
What happens in child/teen therapy?
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Therapy sessions are tailored to your child’s age and needs. Younger children may use play, drawing, or games to express themselves. Older children and teens may talk more directly about their thoughts and feelings.
Parents are an important part of the process. You’ll receive guidance and strategies to support your child at home and school.
Is seeking therapy a sign that I’ve failed as a parent?
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Not at all. Seeking therapy shows you care deeply about your child’s emotional health. Children grow and change and sometimes they need extra support along the way. Asking for help is a strength, not a failure.
How often and how long will my child need therapy?
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The length and frequency of therapy depends on your child’s needs and your goals. Some families come for short-term support around a specific concern, while others benefit from longer-term therapy.
Frequency also varies, and some families commence with more regular sessions and then taper to monthly check ins.
Your child’s psychologist will regularly review progress with you and adjust the plan as needed.
Is therapy confidential?
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Yes. Therapy is private and respectful of your child’s feelings. Psychologists follow strict confidentiality and ethical guidelines. Parents will be kept informed in a way that supports your child’s wellbeing and trust.
Does my child need to have a diagnosis to start therapy?
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No. Children don’t need a diagnosis to benefit from therapy. Families often seek support simply because their child is having a hard time emotionally or socially.
Therapy focuses on understanding your child’s experiences and helping them build coping skills, not on labeling them.
How can I contact you?
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You can reach us anytime at hello@solarichildpsychology.com. We aim to respond quickly, usually within one to two business days.