When a child experiences abuse or witnesses a violent crime, their life changes. Often, children feel scared and confused about what happens next. Non-offending family members are wrestling with their own mix of emotions and can find it difficult to know what steps to take next.

When a child enters the foster care system, they enter into a world of unknowns. Where will I live today? When will I see my parents? Who are these strangers asking questions about me and my family? Lots of things are changing in a child’s life during this time.

Experiencing trauma can have a lasting impact on a child. Years of wrestling with shame and an inability to see a hopeful future are not aspects of a life meant for a child. Therapy is provided by licensed mental health professionals and is designed to work closely with children and their families to lessen the negative symptoms of trauma giving them the skills necessary to move past the trauma towards a hopeful and bright future. Our trauma therapy involves efficacy measures through assessments to help ensure a lasting impact and healing for our clients. Clinicians at the site are trained in different evidence-based mental health treatment styles including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Alternative to Families Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT), and more! Children and their family members meet with the therapist in a child-friendly environment where they learn to process the trauma symptoms, manage distressing thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and enhance safety, parenting skills, and family communication.