Children’s Therapy Oviedo
It’s not always easy to know when your child needs extra support. Maybe they’ve been having more emotional outbursts than usual, pulling away from friends, or struggling to focus at school. You’ve tried all the right things—routine, positive reinforcement, open conversations—but something still feels off. These kinds of shifts in your child’s behavior leave you unsure of what’s typical and what may require help.
At Healing Psychiatry of Florida in Oviedo our Children’s therapy is about more than treating a diagnosis—it’s about helping kids build the tools they need to manage emotions, relate to others, and feel more secure in their everyday life. Whether your child has anxiety, sensory sensitivities, social challenges, or trouble adapting to new routines, therapy creates a space where those challenges are addressed with care and intention.
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Holistic Approach to Children Therapy in Oviedo
Our therapy services in Oviedo support development in ways that matter at home, at school, and in the community. Each plan is customized to match a child’s age, needs, and strengths. Sessions are led by experienced therapists who work closely with families to make real progress in real life—not just in the clinic.
Children’s Play Therapy
Children don’t always have the words to explain their feelings, but through play, they reveal their hopes, fears, and inner struggles. Children’s play therapy taps into this natural medium, offering a therapeutic experience where imaginative play, symbolic play, and child play become powerful tools for healing.
Play therapy takes place in a space designed to feel safe and predictable, allowing children to express their feelings, fears, and hopes without the pressure of adult conversations.
Behavioral and Emotional Support
Therapy also helps kids understand their emotions and develop healthy ways to express them. For children dealing with frustration, big reactions, or trouble following directions, therapy creates space to build emotional awareness and coping strategies.
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Meet Our Children’s Therapy Team
Located in Oviedo, our licensed therapists provide focused support across communication, emotional development, motor skills, and behavior. Each therapist is trained to understand how children grow and respond at different stages, tailoring each session to match the child’s strengths and goals. Therapy is structured, engaging, and grounded in what works for each individual child.
Parents and caregivers are part of the process from the start. We share strategies, offer clear guidance, and support families in applying therapeutic tools at home, in school, and in everyday routines.
Children's Mental Health Services in Oviedo
Children’s Therapy for Abuse
Without proper support, a young person burdened by abuse can find even the simplest parts of life overwhelming: school, friendships, self-esteem, and trust in family members.
Children’s Therapy for ADHD
ADHD doesn’t look the same in every child, and it’s not always about high energy. The core symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) show up in how a child pays attention, follows directions, manages frustration, and stays organized.
Children’s Therapy for Anxiety
Children rarely describe anxiety the way adults do. Instead, they avoid things, act out, freeze up, or become emotionally reactive over situations that seem small. Understanding how anxiety presents in children helps us respond to the real issue, not just the behavior.
Children’s Behavioral Therapy
At Healing Psychiatry of Florida, we help families understand that difficult behaviors are not signs of failure, but rather indications that a child’s mental health requires focused care.
Children’s Therapy for Bullying
Bullying in childhood can take many forms—teasing, exclusion, physical threats, or online harassment—and it can deeply impact a child’s developing sense of self. Kids between the ages of 5 and 12 are still learning to identify emotions, trust adults, and build confidence.
Children’s Therapy for Depression
Trauma changes the way a child sees themselves, their family, and the future they once trusted. Traumatic experiences, sudden loss, exposure to domestic violence, or a serious accident, the impact often lingers long after the event.
Children’s Therapy for Emotional Regulation
Children today face high expectations to stay calm, flexible, and emotionally aware in every environment. Yet, many haven’t fully developed the skills to manage big feelings or express their needs, often leaving them overwhelmed or misunderstood.
Children’s Therapy for OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder rarely has one clear cause. In children, it often arises from a combination of neurological wiring, genetic vulnerability, and environmental or psychological stressors.
Children’s Therapy for Social Challenges
For many kids—especially those with ADHD, autism, or social communication challenges—reading social cues or joining conversations can feel overwhelming. These struggles often affect their confidence, emotional regulation, and daily interactions.
Children’s Play Therapy
Children don’t always have the words to explain their feelings, but through play, they reveal their hopes, fears, and inner struggles. Children’s play therapy taps into this natural medium, offering a therapeutic experience where imaginative play.
Children’s Therapy for Trauma
Depression in children rarely looks like sadness alone. It shows up as irritability, withdrawal, anger, or changes in sleep, appetite, or energy.
Teen Therapy
Navigating adolescence can be tough. Teen therapy offers a safe space to explore your feelings, build confidence.
Therapy That Connects Home, School, and Community
A child’s progress shouldn’t stop when a session ends. Our therapists in Oviedo work with families, teachers, and other care providers to help support each child. That may mean sharing strategies with a classroom teacher, coordinating with other specialists, or helping parents create more structure and support at home.
Our team provides tools that apply to playgrounds, mealtimes, morning routines, and other real-life moments. For children receiving services alongside an IEP or school support plan, we can assist with communication and alignment between home and school.
Therapy works best when it reflects how a child actually lives. That’s why we aim to serve the whole child—not just in the clinic but in daily routines, relationships, and environments that shape their growth.
A Strength-Based Approach to Growth
At Healing Psychiatry of Florida in Oviedo, therapy starts with understanding what your child does well. Some kids learn best through movement. Others respond to rhythm, routines, or visual cues. Recognizing these patterns helps us tailor therapy in ways that actually stick.
Sessions are engaging, age-appropriate, and productive. For younger children, that often means using toys, games, and play-based challenges to build motor skills, language, and emotional regulation. For school-age kids, it may involve problem-solving, role play, or structured tasks that mirror daily demands.
Progress isn’t about hitting a checklist—it’s about helping your child build real confidence, communicate more clearly, and move through the world with fewer roadblocks.
FAQs About Children’s Therapy in Oviedo
What makes Healing Psychiatry of Florida’s children’s therapy center different?
Therapy here is built for kids—how they move, how they learn, and how they express themselves. The space is calm, structured, and child-focused. Families are included every step of the way, and support doesn’t end when the session does.
How do I know when it’s time to reach out for therapy?
If something’s getting in the way of your child’s learning, relationships, or confidence, it’s worth checking in. You don’t have to wait for a diagnosis or a crisis. Early intervention often makes things easier in the long run—for both the child and the family.
What kinds of therapy do you offer for kids?
We offer a range of treatment options, including occupational therapy, speech and language support, and emotional or behavioral therapy. The goal is always the same: build useful skills in ways that fit your child’s age, strengths, and daily life.
A teen should start therapy when they or their guardians notice persistent changes in behavior, mood, academic performance, or social interactions that cause concern. Early intervention can be crucial for effective treatment.
Can therapy help even if the main issues are showing up at school?
Absolutely. Many children hold it together at home but struggle with peers, focus, or transitions in the classroom. If your child’s school is raising concerns—or you’re seeing school-related stress—therapy can help build strategies that support both learning and emotional well-being.
Will I be part of the sessions, or is it just for my child?
Parents and caregivers are active partners in therapy. For some kids, that means joining part of each session. For others, it means working closely with the therapist outside the room to stay aligned and supported at home.
Do therapists coordinate with my child’s teacher or school if needed?
Yes—with your permission, therapists can share strategies or progress with teachers and school teams. This kind of collaboration often helps children feel more supported and consistent between settings.
What if I’m not sure my child is ready for therapy?
Therapy doesn’t require a certain skill level or milestone. Children don’t have to talk about their feelings to benefit. Sessions are paced around the child’s comfort and often begin with simple play, structure, and trust-building.
Can teen therapy help with internet or gaming addiction?
Yes, teen therapy can address addictive behaviors, including internet or gaming addiction, by identifying underlying issues and developing healthier coping strategies.
We’ve tried other services before. How is this different?
Many families come in after trying other approaches that didn’t quite stick. Our focus is on connection, consistency, and making sure strategies work outside the room—in routines, relationships, and moments that matter.
Do you offer support for siblings or the wider family, too?
Sometime, a child’s challenges affect the whole household. Therapists can offer guidance for siblings, parenting support, or help navigating changes as the child grows. You won’t be left to figure it out alone.
Contact us
For more information about our systems and services, contact Healing Psychiatry of Florida.
Healing Psychiatry of Florida
108 W Citrus St, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
help@healingpsychiatryflorida.com
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8AM – 7PM
Friday: 8AM – 5PM
Saturday: 9AM – 2PM
Sunday: Closed