Little Kids Need
Big Support
(and So Do Parents)
Young children communicate through play, behavior, movement, and emotion — not through long conversations.
Early Childhood Therapy at Nurturing Wellness meets children exactly where they are while giving caregivers practical tools that bring calm and connection back home.
This approach supports both the child *and* the parent, helping you understand what your child is feeling, what they need, and how to respond in ways that build trust, skills, and emotional regulation.
Ready to get support for your child?
How Sessions Work: Parent-Led, Child-Focused
For young kids, “talk therapy” alone isn’t developmentally appropriate — and it’s rarely effective to send a 3–10 year old in by themselves and hope for big change. That’s why early childhood therapy with Katie is highly parent-involved by design.
Depending on your child’s needs, sessions may look like:
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Parent-only sessions to understand what’s happening and build tools
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Parent + child sessions using play, co-regulation, and emotion coaching
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Brief, play-based time with your child as part of a parent-supported plan
This model is evidence-based and intentional. By supporting you and your child together, we can create real, sustainable shifts in your home — not just in the therapy room.
Common Focus Areas
Early Childhood Therapy may include support for:
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Big feelings & emotional dysregulation
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Tantrums, meltdowns, and behavior challenges
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Anxiety, fear, or separation difficulties
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Sensitivity or overstimulation
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Trouble with transitions or routines
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Social or play challenges
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Early signs of perfectionism or frustration intolerance
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Sleep or bedtime struggles
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Strengthening parent–child connection
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Adjustments to new siblings or major life changes
Our Approach to Early Childhood Wellness
Katie uses a play-based, developmentally informed, relational approach that helps kids feel safe, engaged, and understood.
Sessions may include:
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Play therapy techniques
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Co-regulation and emotion coaching
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Parent modeling and guided support
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Simple, realistic strategies to use at home
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Tools to help kids name feelings and build coping skills
Parents are active partners in the process.
You’ll leave sessions with clarity, confidence, and practical tools — because real progress comes from what happens between sessions.
This isn’t about “fixing behavior.”
It’s about helping your child feel safe, capable, and connected.
Who Early Childhood Therapy Is For
This service is ideal for:
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Toddlers and young children (≈ ages 2–7)
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Kids with big emotions or frequent meltdowns
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Sensitive, anxious, or easily overwhelmed children
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Families needing clearer routines or transition strategies
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Caregivers wanting practical guidance and support
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Parents looking to strengthen connection and co-regulation
Rates & Insurance
Early Childhood Therapy Sessions can range and average $190 per clinical hour
We are out of network with insurance, however superbills are available for reimbursement.
You can use HSA/FSA funds as able.
Use the Mentaya Insurance Benefits Checker below to see if your plan offers out-of-network reimbursement.
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