Child & Adolescent Therapy FAQ

Yes. Nayely works with children, adolescents, and young adults. Care is tailored to a child’s age, needs, and family context.

Yes. Both Nayely and Daisy work with adolescents. Daisy works with adolescents and adults (ages 12 and up), and Nayely works with children, adolescents, and young adults.

Nayely (children, adolescents, and young adults) and Daisy (adolescents and adults, ages 12 and up). You can read more on their profiles from the team page.

Caregiver involvement depends on the child’s age and needs. For younger children, caregivers are usually closely involved. For teens, the clinician balances the young person’s privacy with appropriate caregiver communication, and will talk through expectations early on.

Therapy relies on trust, so what a young person shares is generally kept private within the session. There are important exceptions related to safety. Your clinician will explain how confidentiality works for your child’s age at the start.

The first session focuses on building comfort and understanding what is going on. Depending on age, it may include time with the caregiver, the young person, or both. The goal is for your child to feel safe and heard.

Yes. These are common reasons families reach out, and our clinicians support young people with anxiety, trauma, identity and belonging, school stress, and family and cultural stress, among others.

Yes. Daisy and Nayely offer bilingual Spanish and English care, which can be especially helpful for families who move between languages. See the Spanish-speaking therapy FAQ.

Young people often adapt to video quickly. A private, quiet space and a supportive adult nearby (when appropriate) help. Your clinician will guide you on setup. See the telehealth FAQ.

Reluctance is common and okay. Our clinicians are experienced at meeting young people where they are and building trust over time. You do not need your child to be fully on board before reaching out.