Therapy for School-Age Children to Build Emotional Skills, Confidence & Resilience

Support for kids navigating stress, big feelings, friendships, school pressure, and the challenges of growing up.

Growing Up Comes With Big Emotions

School-age kids face a lot — academic expectations, social stress, sensory overload, emotional overwhelm, perfectionism, and the pressure to “keep it together.”

At Nurturing Wellness, therapy gives your child a safe, warm space to explore their feelings, develop coping skills, and grow their confidence.
Parents remain partners in the process, receiving ongoing communication and support so progress continues at home.

Kids feel seen.
Parents feel supported.
Families feel more connected.

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Common Focus Areas

School-Age Therapy may support:

Anxiety, worries, and fear-based behaviors
Emotional regulation
Perfectionism & self-criticism
Behavior challenges or outbursts
Social skills & friendship stress
Low confidence or identity struggles
Academic or performance pressure
Sensory sensitivities or overwhelm
Transitions (moves, new sibling, changes in routine)
Family shifts (divorce, blending families, conflict)

Our Approach

Maggie uses a developmentally tuned, relational approach that blends emotional education with coping strategies kids can actually use in their real lives.

Sessions may include:

Expressive + play-based therapies
Cognitive and emotion-focused tools
Anxiety-reduction strategies
Social/emotional skill-building
Grounding & mindfulness techniques
Problem-solving and frustration tolerance
Age-appropriate communication skills
Parent updates & collaborative planning

This isn’t about “making behaviors go away.”
It’s about helping kids build the internal tools they need to feel capable, calm, and connected.

Who This Service Is For

This service is ideal for children roughly ages 6–12 who are:

Experiencing anxiety or big feelings
Struggling socially or emotionally
Feeling overwhelmed or discouraged
Having difficulty coping with stress
Navigating perfectionism or high pressure
Adjusting to family or life transitions
Needing support with identity or confidence

Meet Your Therapist

Maggie Strickland

MSW, LSW

Warm, grounded, and developmentally attuned, Maggie specializes in supporting school-age children through college-aged young adults. She helps kids understand their emotions, build skills, and strengthen resilience in a compassionate, relatable way.

Meet Maggie