Child Therapy—Elm Grove, Brookfield & Wauwatosa

At Forward Healing Therapy, we understand that children face unique emotional, developmental, and behavioral challenges. That’s why our child therapy services in Elm Grove, Brookfield, and Wauwatosa are designed to provide compassionate, evidence-based support for children and adolescents, while actively involving parents for lasting outcomes.

Our Child Therapy Services Include:

  • Therapy for Neurodiversity: Addressing ADHD, autism spectrum needs, sensory sensitivities, and developmental differences.

  • Anxiety, Depression & Trauma Support: Tailored, age-appropriate interventions for emotional regulation, stress management, and recovery from adverse experiences.

  • Dyadic Therapy (Parent-Child Sessions): Collaborative sessions designed to nurture emotional attunement, strengthen attachment, and foster family resilience. Parent support is also available through individual therapy.

  • Specialized Modalities: Including Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Child Art Therapy, Early Pathways, Theraplay, and Therapy with Therapy Dogs—playful, relational, and trauma-informed approaches that truly engage children.

How It Works

In a safe, nurturing environment, our skilled therapists:

  • Guide children in expressing feelings, developing coping tools, and building emotional resilience.

  • Activate caregiver-involvement through Dyadic Therapy, empowering parents with strategies to foster secure attachment and sustain progress at home.

  • Use modalities that resonate with children—especially effective for younger clients—like CPP, Theraplay, play-based work, and even animal-assisted therapy.

Whether your child lives in Elm Grove, Brookfield, Wauwatosa, or Milwaukee, we’re here to support their well-being through approachably tailored, research-backed therapy.

Contact Forward Healing Therapy today to schedule a consultation and explore how our child therapy services can help your child thrive emotionally, socially, and developmentally.