Child and Pre-Teen Therapy in Cincinnati, Ohio

We help kids feel calm, confident, and connected. We serve families in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and PSYPACT states.

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When Every Day Feels Like a Struggle

Watching your child face overwhelming emotions, meltdowns, or behavior struggles can be heartbreaking. At Cincinnati Center for DBT, we understand how exhausting it is to see your kid suffer, especially when you’ve tried everything you can at home.

Maybe your child has:

  • Frequent emotional outbursts
  • Anxiety or constant worries
  • Trouble making or keeping friends
  • Difficulty handling transitions or changes
  • Behavioral issues at home or school
  • Withdrawn or isolating behavior

You may feel helpless, unsure how to best support your kid. You want your kid to feel secure, build confidence, and manage their emotions — but some days feel like a constant battle. 

You are not alone. Our team of child therapists in Cincinnati is here to walk alongside your family with specialized support that truly works. Learn how to validate and parent your child when things get tough.

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Imagine a Calmer Home and a More Confident Child

What if your kid could learn to pause before reacting? What if they could name their feelings, express their needs, and bounce back from setbacks?

Our Child and Pre-Teen Therapy Services help children:

  • Manage big emotions with age-appropriate coping skills
  • Reduce tantrums, anxiety, and behavioral struggles
  • Strengthen social and peer relationships
  • Improve focus and resilience at school
  • Build stronger connections with family

With the right tools, kids can thrive emotionally and socially. As parents, you’ll gain strategies to confidently support your child through challenges and create a calmer, more connected home.

Transitions like going back to school can be especially hard. Explore these tips for back-to-school transitions to support your child through change.

Healing is possible, and we’re here to help you get there.

Start Your Child’s Healing Journey
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How Child and Pre-Teen Therapy in Cincinnati Can Help Your Family

At Cincinnati Center for DBT, we take an evidence-based, compassionate approach tailored to your kid’s developmental stage. Our licensed child therapists use engaging, interactive methods to help kids learn emotional regulation, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Here’s what you can expect:

  1. Initial Consultation: We meet with you to understand your child’s unique challenges and goals. We may use simple assessments to guide treatment planning.
  2. Weekly or Biweekly Sessions: Therapy sessions typically last 45 minutes. Younger kids engage through play, art, and creative activities, while older kids may have more verbal discussions.
  3. Parent Involvement: You play a critical role. Our therapists provide regular updates, coaching, and strategies so you feel empowered to support your kid at home.

Therapy isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress. Together, we help your child develop resilience, confidence, and emotional strength that will serve them for years to come.

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If you find yourself or your kid experiencing intense suicidal thoughts, you should call 911, go to the closest emergency room, or contact one of the following hotlines:

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255, https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Trevor Project for LGBTQIA youth: 866-488-7386, https://www.thetrevorproject.org

Get Started with Child and Pre-teen DBT Therapy in Cincinnati

1. Get matched with a therapist

Submit an appointment request form, call/text 513.268.8306, or email info@cincinnaticenterfordbt.com to schedule an initial appointment with one of our therapists.

2. Attend your initial appointment

We meet with you to understand your kid’s unique challenges and goals. We may use simple assessments to guide treatment planning.

3. Begin Therapy

You'll attend a weekly multi-family DBT skills group with your parent or caregiver and meet with your individual therapist weekly or biweekly. Each week, you’ll complete homework to practice the skills learned in both group and individual sessions to help you make progress faster.

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We are honored to be part of your mental health journey. If our services have made a positive impact on you, we encourage you to share your experience with friends, family, and colleagues who might also benefit. Your referrals are the highest compliment we can receive.

Thank you for helping us make a difference.