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Joy Mental Health Group

Children age 4+

Therapy for children and teens in Michigan

You do not have to wait for a crisis, or for a university clinic to open a slot next semester. We see children as young as four, and teens who would rather not talk — until they do.

A child builds with wooden blocks on a rug alongside a smiling therapist during a play-based session

Parents in Washtenaw, Oakland, Ingham, and Macomb counties usually call when school has gotten harder, anxiety has a grip on the house, a trauma needs careful work, or a child is struggling to make sense of big feelings. We offer play therapy, family-centered work, TF-CBT when a caregiver can take part, and straightforward talk therapy for older kids and teens.

Clinicians on this team include therapists whose whole career has been children and families — including play-based work from age 4, school-informed care, and trauma-focused treatment. Sessions can be in Ann Arbor, East Lansing, Macomb, or West Bloomfield, with free parking, or by secure video when that is a better fit.

Insurance is part of everyday care: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, and many other commercial plans from any state, with some clinicians accepting Medicaid. If medication or ADHD testing would help, those live under the same roof. You are not sent to a new waitlist for the next step.

Available in Ann Arbor, East Lansing, Macomb, West Bloomfield, and by telehealth anywhere in Michigan.

Questions about therapy for children and teens

What ages do you see for therapy?

We see children as young as four, and teens, for therapy.

Where can my child or teen have therapy?

Sessions can be in Ann Arbor, East Lansing, Macomb, or West Bloomfield, or by secure video anywhere in Michigan.

What kinds of therapy do you offer for kids and teens?

Play therapy, family-centered work, TF-CBT when a caregiver can take part, and straightforward talk therapy for older kids and teens.

Can my child also get ADHD testing or medication here?

Yes, in the same practice. ADHD and psychological testing and medication management are for ages 6 and up, and medication management is by telehealth only.

Which insurance do you take?

Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, and many other commercial plans from any state, with some clinicians accepting Medicaid.

Child and teen therapy by office