Child Therapy in Henderson, NV

We help children understand and manage their emotions so they can feel safe and connected instead of overwhelmed, shut down or acting out.

Imagine support for your child so they feel safe and supported.

Children experience big emotions in bodies that are still learning how to manage them. When kids struggle, it often shows up through behavior rather than words, especially when anxiety, ADHD, depression, or stressful or traumatic experiences are part of the picture. Child therapy offers a space where your child can slow down, feel supported, and express what they’re feeling in ways that make sense for their age.

Support here isn’t about labeling or fixing your child. It’s about helping them feel safe enough to be themselves.

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When Big Feelings Come Out in Big Ways

Children don’t always have the language to explain what’s happening inside. Instead, emotions show up through behavior.

You might be noticing:

  • Meltdowns, emotional outbursts, or shutdowns

  • Anxiety, fears, or worries that feel overwhelming

  • Trouble with routines, sleep, or transitions

  • Increased irritability or sensitivity

  • Behavioral changes at home or school

  • Feeling unsure how to help without making things worse

These experiences don’t mean something is “wrong” with your child, or with your parenting.

There are often signs that your child needs support navigating emotions, stress, or change.

How Child Therapy Helps

Child therapy isn’t about forcing behavior change or assigning labels.

It’s about helping children feel safe, supported, and better able to express themselves.

In therapy, we may focus on:

  • Helping children understand and express emotions

    Using age-appropriate tools like play, creativity, and conversation.

  • Supporting emotional regulation

    Especially around anxiety, frustration, or overwhelm.

  • Building coping skills that fit your child’s development

    So they can manage big feelings more confidently.

  • Working with parents as partners

    Offering guidance and support without judgment.

  • Creating consistency and safety

    So your child feels more secure at home, school, and in relationships.

Child counseling meets kids where they are and helps them grow at their own pace.

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Meet the Therapists Who Help Children

Our therapists understand just how hard this is and know how to help.

Shannon Gilland, CPC

Shannon works with children navigating big emotions, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and life transitions. She offers a calm, supportive approach that helps children feel safe while supporting parents along the way.

Darby Sams, MFT

Darby works with children and families navigating big emotions, behavioral challenges, and relationship stress. She helps kids feel safe and understood while supporting parents in responding with clarity, and connection.

We Know How Hard This Feels.

And We Know How to Help.

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How You Can Start

therapy can feel overwhelming when you’re starting out. We keep it simple for you —

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Call, text, or email our front desk or schedule directly online.

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Find a time that works for you, telehealth or in-person.

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Meet your therapist and start healing and moving forward.

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✉️ | hello@hellocalm.com
📞 | (702) 381-2192

📍 | 2520 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 214
Henderson, NV 89074

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