Therapy for Children
Benefits At A Glance
Support That Fits Your Child — Tailored to their needs and circumstances
Help With Everyday Challenges — Emotions, behavior, friendships, and coping skills
Measurable Progress — Goals and regular check-ins
Insurance Accepted — Cigna, Aetna & UnitedHealthcare/Optum*
Online & In-Person — Options for families Across Orange County and California
Children's Therapy in Irvine
Children are learning how to manage emotions, navigate relationships, handle frustration, and make sense of the world around them.
Sometimes they need extra support with those things and having a place to talk can help them work through experiences before they become harder to manage.
At Well Minded Foundation, we take time to understand what's happening in your child's life and what kind of support may be useful.
What Can Therapy Help With?
Children don't always have the words to explain what's bothering them. Sometimes difficulties show up through behavior, emotions, relationships, or changes in everyday routines.
Therapy can help address concerns such as:
Emotions and behavior: Anger, frustration, emotional outbursts, or difficulty managing strong feelings.
Anxiety and stress: Persistent worries, fears, separation anxiety, or school-related pressure.
Friendships and socializing: Navigating conflict, communicating with peers, or feeling left out.
School and daily life: Adjusting to change, handling expectations, or managing challenges at school.
Family changes: Divorce, grief, conflict, or transitions at home.
Confidence and identity: Self-esteem, independence, identity exploration, or feeling different from others.
General support: Having somewhere to talk through experiences, concerns, and changes as they arise.
Every child is different. The goal is to understand their circumstances and identify what might help them navigate daily life more comfortably and confidently.
Our Approach to Children's Therapy
Understanding what's behind a child's behavior is important. So is figuring out what might help.
At Well Minded Foundation, we use person-centered care and evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to each child's needs, experiences, and developmental stage.
Together, we'll work toward practical goals that may include:
Finding more effective ways to cope with frustration and stress
Communicating feelings and needs
Navigating friendships and social situations
Responding to challenges at home and school
Building confidence and adapting to change
The focus isn't simply on identifying what's difficult. It's on helping your child develop skills they can use in their everyday life.
Setting Goals and Measuring Progress
It's reasonable to want to know what therapy is working toward, how progress will be evaluated, and whether things are changing.
We'll work collaboratively to establish goals based on your child's needs and the concerns bringing your family to therapy.
Here's what that process can involve:
Understanding your concerns — Discussing what you've noticed and what you'd like to see change.
Identifying goals — Deciding which areas of your child's life would benefit from support.
Working toward change — Using appropriate therapeutic approaches to address those goals.
Reviewing progress — Checking in on what's improving and adjusting the approach when needed.
Progress might look like fewer conflicts at home, better ways of handling frustration, more confidence with peers, or an easier time navigating everyday challenges.
We'll review progress with you rather than leaving you to guess whether therapy is helping.
Working With Parents
You know your child in ways no one else does. Your observations, concerns, and understanding of your family's circumstances are important parts of the process.
Depending on your child's age, needs, and goals, parent involvement may include:
Sharing observations about what's happening at home or school
Discussing treatment goals and progress
Exploring ways to support changes outside sessions
Reviewing concerns as your child's needs evolve
We'll also explain how confidentiality works, including how your child's privacy is balanced with parent involvement and safety.
The aim is to work together toward changes that make a meaningful difference in your child's life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my child need to be in crisis to start therapy?
No. Some families seek therapy because their child is experiencing significant difficulties. Others want their child to have support as they navigate growing up, relationships, and everyday challenges. You can reach out to discuss your concerns even if you're unsure whether therapy is needed.
What if my child's behavior is becoming difficult to manage?
Behavior can have many underlying causes, and understanding the circumstances matters. Therapy can help explore what's happening and work toward more effective ways for your child to manage emotions, cope with frustration, communicate, and navigate relationships.
Will therapy help my child socialize and cope better?
Depending on your child's needs and goals, therapy may support emotional regulation, communication, coping skills, confidence, and relationships. We'll work together to identify relevant goals and review progress over time.
Will my child receive an assessment?
Therapy and psychological or diagnostic assessments are not the same service. Contact Well Minded Foundation to confirm whether assessments are offered and which services may be appropriate for your child. You can ask about costs before committing to a service.
How will I know if therapy is helping?
We'll establish goals and review progress throughout treatment. Depending on your child's needs, this may include appropriate tools, observations, parent feedback, and changes in everyday life.
Do you accept insurance?
Well Minded Foundation works with Cigna, Aetna, and UnitedHealthcare/Optum, subject to plan and service requirements. Coverage varies, so confirm your benefits and potential out-of-pocket costs before beginning.
Do you offer online therapy for children?
Online options may be available depending on your child's age, needs, and the type of support required. Contact the practice to confirm suitability and availability.