Counseling for Kids & Teens Dealing With Trauma
When children experience overwhelming, frightening, confusing, or distressing events, the effects can linger long after the experience has ended.
Trauma can affect the way children think, feel, behave, relate to others, and experience the world around them. Some children become anxious, withdrawn, emotionally reactive, or struggle at school. Others may appear angry, disconnected, or have difficulty trusting others.
At Compass Whole Health, we provide trauma-informed counseling for children and teens that helps young people process difficult experiences, build emotional resilience, and develop a greater sense of safety, confidence, and connection.
Healing is possible, and children do not have to carry these experiences alone.
"I never imagined getting past the trauma I experienced but the counselors at Compass helped me every step of the way."
Who Can Benefit from Trauma Counseling for Kids and Teens?
Trauma counseling can support children and teens who are struggling with the emotional, behavioral, or relational effects of difficult or overwhelming experiences.
Your child may benefit from counseling if they are:
- Experiencing anxiety, fear, or excessive worry
- Having emotional outbursts or difficulty regulating emotions
- Becoming withdrawn or isolated from family and friends
- Struggling with sleep, concentration, or school performance
- Showing sudden changes in mood or behavior
- Having difficulty trusting others or feeling safe
- Experiencing grief, loss, or major life disruptions
- Struggling after bullying, abuse, accidents, or other distressing events
- Appearing constantly on edge or highly reactive
- Having difficulty moving forward after a difficult experience
Children do not need to experience a single major traumatic event to benefit from counseling. Many young people seek support after ongoing stress, family challenges, painful life experiences, or situations that continue to affect their emotional well-being and sense of safety.
Why Choose Compass Whole Health for Trauma Counseling for Kids and Teens?"
Trauma can affect a child's emotional well-being, behavior, relationships, confidence, and overall sense of safety. At Compass Whole Health, we provide compassionate, trauma-informed counseling that helps children and teens process difficult experiences while building resilience, emotional regulation, and connection.
We Understand That Trauma Affects Every Child Differently
We Focus on Safety and Emotional Regulation
We Partner With Parents
We Understand the Nervous System's Role in Trauma
We Create a Warm and Supportive Environment
Serving Portland & Vancouver
We provide individual counseling for adults in Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington, offering both in-person and virtual sessions to fit your schedule and needs.
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(360)-558-7730
Address
8513 NE Hazel Dell Ave,
Suite 202
Vancouver, WA 98665
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 5:00pm