Therapy for Kids and tweens

Helping Kids & Tweens Thrive: EMDR, Play Therapy, Somatic Interventions & Expressive Arts in Orlando & Online Throughout Florida

Being a kid or tween today isn’t easy. The pressure to succeed, fit in, and navigate friendships—while balancing school, family expectations, and social media—can feel overwhelming.

At Growing Branches, we specialize in therapy for kids and tweens, providing a safe, supportive space where they can express themselves, process emotions, and build confidence.

Our therapists integrate:

✔ EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to heal from emotional wounds and anxiety

✔ Play Therapy Techniques to help younger children process emotions through creativity and storytelling

✔ Somatic Interventions to help kids manage stress and regulate emotions

✔ Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) to support emotional expression and healthy communication

✔ Expressive Arts Therapy to encourage self-expression through music, art, and movement

With in-person therapy in Orlando, FL and online therapy throughout Florida, we meet kids and tweens where they are—helping them feel understood, empowered, and resilient.

Understanding the Challenges Kids & Tweens Face

Children today are under immense pressure in ways that previous generations didn’t experience. Some of the biggest struggles we see include:

🔹 Academic stress & perfectionism – The pressure to get good grades, stay ahead, and manage homework can cause anxiety and burnout.

🔹 Social media & comparison – Kids are constantly exposed to unrealistic standards, peer validation, and online negativity.

🔹 Friendship struggles & peer pressure – Navigating friendships, exclusion, bullying, and social expectations can be emotionally exhausting.

🔹 Emotional regulation & self-esteem – Many kids struggle with big emotions, self-doubt, and finding their voice.

🔹 Family changes & challenges – Divorce, blended families, sibling conflicts, and other transitions can create stress and insecurity.

🔹 Boundaries & independence – As tweens grow, they seek independence but may struggle with setting limits and making safe choices.

Through therapy, we help kids process their experiences, build coping skills, and develop confidence to navigate life’s ups and downs.

How EMDR Therapy Helps Kids & Tweens

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a research-backed therapy that helps kids process and heal from difficult experiences.

✔ Reduces anxiety, fears, and negative thoughts

✔ Helps kids process past experiences that may be holding them back

✔ Supports self-esteem and resilience

✔ Empowers kids to reframe negative self-beliefs (“I’m not good enough,” “I’ll never fit in”)

For kids and tweens struggling with anxiety, bullying, academic stress, trauma, or social fears, EMDR provides a structured way to heal and move forward.

Play Therapy Techniques: Learning Through Imagination

For younger children, play is how they express themselves. Through storytelling, toys, puppets, and games, our therapists help kids:

🎭 Explore feelings in a safe, playful way

🎨 Process difficult experiences without pressure

🧩 Build problem-solving and coping skills

❤ Strengthen self-expression and confidence

Play therapy provides a gentle, engaging approach that helps kids understand their emotions and develop healthy ways to communicate.

Somatic Therapy: Helping Kids Feel Safe in Their Bodies

Stress and emotions aren’t just in the mind—they show up in the body too. Many kids experience:

⚡ Headaches or stomachaches from anxiety

⚡ Tension and restlessness from emotional overwhelm

⚡ Difficulty sleeping or concentrating due to stress

Through mindfulness, breathwork, movement, and grounding exercises, somatic therapy helps kids calm their nervous system, feel safe, and regulate emotions.

Emotion-Focused Therapy: Building Stronger Emotional Skills

Kids need to feel seen, heard, and understood. Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps kids and tweens:

✔ Identify and express emotions in healthy ways

✔ Communicate their needs with confidence

✔ Develop emotional intelligence and resilience

With supportive guidance, kids learn that all emotions are valid—and that they have the strength to work through them.

Expressive Arts Therapy: Creativity as a Path to Healing

Sometimes, kids can’t find the words to express what they’re feeling. Through music, art, movement, and creative writing, Expressive Arts Therapy helps children:

🎶 Express emotions non-verbally

🖌 Process stress and difficult experiences in a creative way

💃 Boost self-esteem and confidence

📖 Find their voice and tell their own story

By engaging in creativity, kids discover new ways to express themselves, process emotions, and feel empowered.

Helping Kids & Tweens Build Confidence & Resilience

At Growing Branches, we believe that every child deserves to feel safe, heard, and valued.

Our therapists provide compassionate, personalized support to help kids:

🌱 Manage stress & anxiety

🌱 Develop emotional awareness & self-regulation

🌱 Strengthen friendships & social skills

🌱 Set boundaries & build confidence

With the right support, kids can learn to navigate life’s challenges with strength and self assurance.

Schedule an Appointment – In Orlando or Online Throughout Florida

If your child is struggling with stress, emotions, friendships, or self-esteem, they don’t have to go through it alone. We’re here to help.

📍 Visit us in Orlando, FL, or schedule a virtual session anywhere in Florida!

📞 Call: 689-307-8002

📧 Email: hello@growingbranches.net

Your child deserves to feel confident, happy, and empowered. Let’s support them together.