Therapy Services for Children, Young Adults, and Parents
Empowering families and young people through insight, connection, and support
At Mindspring Development Services, we now offer therapy in addition to our trusted evaluations—extending our commitment to supporting the whole child, their family, and their “village.” Whether your child is struggling with emotional regulation, you’re a college student navigating new stressors, or a parent looking for guidance, we are here to help. Our therapy services are grounded in evidence-based practices and shaped by a deep understanding of neurodevelopment, emotional growth, and systems of care.
When To Consider Therapy
You may want to reach out for support if you or your child is experiencing:
Anxiety
Angst from normal life changes, irrational and persistent worries, or seeking help to for stress management
Behavioral or emotional challenges
Changes at home, at school, self-reported by the youth, or noticed in any domains during life transitions
Parenting Challenges
Uncertainty about how to support your child and navigate schools or local resources
social difficulties
Peer conflict, oppositional behavior interactions, or social isolation
family changes
Divorce, relocation, coping with a new diagnosis, or conflict between siblings
Challenges adjusting to adulthood
College struggles, failure to launch, difficulty a purposeful career, or existential crisis
Our Approach to Therapy
We believe effective therapy begins with connection and grows through collaboration. At Mindspring, therapy is not just about one-on-one sessions—it’s about empowering the broader support network surrounding a child or young adult.
Our model is intentionally structured, focused, and responsive. Therapy is guided by clearly defined goals that target specific symptoms or challenges. We typically work in focused 8–12 week cycles, with regular reassessment to determine whether therapy is making meaningful progress. Together with families, we evaluate whether continued treatment is appropriate, or if another level or type of support may be more effective.
Our therapists actively engage with your child’s care network—including schools, pediatricians, psychiatrists, and related service providers—to ensure alignment and consistency across environments. Every therapy plan is tailored to the individual’s developmental level and lived experience, drawing on evidence-based techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), play-based approaches, parent coaching, and more.
Our Therapy Process:
We’ve designed our therapy process to be thoughtful, collaborative, and goal-oriented:
Initial Phone Call
A brief conversation to understand your concerns and determine if therapy with our team is a good fit.
Intake Appointment (90 minutes)
A comprehensive session to learn more about your child or family’s history, current challenges, strengths, and goals for therapy.Rating scales are often requested to be completed for additional information about social, emotional, behavioral, and/or adaptive functioning.
Targeted Treatment Sessions (45 minutes)
Weekly therapy sessions focused on specific, measurable goals. We use evidence-based strategies to build skills and reduce symptoms. Therapy is structured in 8–12 week cycles, with a formal check-in to evaluate progress and determine next steps.We strongly support in-person therapy. Virtual therapy is only considered in unique circumstances.
Follow-Up
After each cycle of therapy, the therapist, patient, and family reassess goals and determine if therapy should continue, if an alternative method of therapy is needed, or if referrals for other services are warranted.
Collaboration with Your Child’s Support Network
With your permission, we connect with educators, physicians, and related service providers to promote alignment and ensure continuity of care across settings.
FAQs
Therapy Frequently Asked Questions
Mindspring is an out-of-network provider. This means we do not bill insurance directly, but we can provide a superbill (a detailed receipt) that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Therapy sessions are 45 minutes in length with a fee of $250.
While our primary focus is children and adolescents, our therapists also work with young adults and parents seeking parenting support or their own therapeutic space.
Absolutely—this is one of the things that makes Mindspring unique. With your written consent, we are happy to collaborate with other professionals to create a more unified and supportive plan of care.
We offer therapy appointments during after-school and evening hours, as well as on weekends, to accommodate busy family and school schedules. We understand that flexibility is key, and we strive to make it easier for you and your child to access support without disrupting your daily routine.