Healing Begins Early
Compassionate Child Psychotherapy in Allentown, PA
At Hearthfire Psychology, we understand how difficult it can be to watch your child struggle. Whether your child is experiencing anxiety, behavioral challenges, emotional outbursts, or difficulty adjusting to change, you want to help them feel safe, supported, and understood.
We offer child psychotherapy in Allentown, PA designed to meet children where they are developmentally and emotionally, providing support that feels safe, age-appropriate, and responsive to their individual needs.
“Children don’t always have the words to explain what they’re feeling. My goal is to create a space where they feel safe being themselves, where their emotions are understood, and where growth can happen at a pace that feels comfortable and supportive.”
Lynette Rohan, LCSW
Lynette offers compassionate child psychotherapy in Allentown, supporting children and families as they navigate anxiety, emotional stress, trauma, and school-related challenges. Her approach is gentle, individualized, and grounded in evidence-based care, helping children build confidence while guiding parents in supporting progress at home.
What Is Child Psychotherapy?
Child psychotherapy, often referred to as child therapy, is a form of counseling designed to help children process emotions, manage behavior, and build healthy coping skills in a developmentally appropriate way. Because children may not always have the language to describe their feelings, therapy often incorporates play, art, storytelling, and creative expression alongside conversation.
Our child therapists in Allentown focus on helping children feel safe, understood, and supported while also guiding parents in strengthening emotional connection and consistency at home. The goal of child psychotherapy is not only to reduce symptoms, but to support long-term emotional well-being and healthy development.
Does My Child Need Therapy?
Parents often wonder whether their child’s behavior or emotions are simply part of growing up or a sign that extra support could help. While occasional struggles are normal, therapy may be beneficial if challenges begin to interfere with daily life, relationships, or emotional stability.
Child therapy may be helpful if your child appears persistently anxious, withdrawn, or sad, struggles with emotional regulation, has frequent outbursts or behavioral concerns, avoids activities they once enjoyed, experiences difficulty at school or with peers, or is adjusting to a major life change such as divorce, loss, or trauma.
Seeking child psychotherapy is not a reflection of parenting failure. It is a proactive step toward helping your child feel more secure, confident, and emotionally supported as they grow.
What Can Child Therapy Help With?
When children struggle emotionally or behaviorally, child therapy provides age-appropriate support to help them cope, grow, and regain balance.
Challenge | How Therapy Helps |
Anxiety, fears, or excessive worry Emotional outbursts or difficulty regulating feelings Behavioral challenges at home or school Trauma or stressful life events Grief or loss Social difficulties or peer conflict Attachment or family relationship challenges | Helps children develop calming strategies and emotional awareness. Teaches age-appropriate coping and self-soothing skills. Supports positive behavior through understanding and skill-building. Provides a safe space to process experiences and rebuild emotional safety. Helps children express feelings and adjust at their own pace. Builds communication skills and confidence in relationships. Strengthens connection and trust between children and caregivers. |
What to Expect in Child Psychotherapy at Hearthfire Psychology
Your family’s journey begins with an Initial Parent Consultation, where parents meet privately with the therapist to discuss concerns, family history, and goals for therapy. This conversation helps ensure the therapeutic approach is tailored to your child’s unique needs.
Child-Centered Sessions provide a safe and supportive space where your child can explore emotions through play, conversation, and creative expression. Sessions are carefully matched to your child’s age, personality, and comfort level.
A Collaborative Treatment Plan is developed with input from parents and the therapist, setting clear goals such as emotional regulation, behavioral support, or healing from difficult experiences.
Consistent Support through weekly or bi-weekly sessions helps children build trust, predictability, and confidence in the therapeutic process.
Throughout therapy, parents receive Guidance and Feedback to help reinforce progress at home and strengthen the family’s overall emotional health.
Discover Personalized Care for Children and Families in Allentown
Families who choose child psychotherapy at Hearthfire Psychology receive care that is thoughtful, individualized, and grounded in clinical expertise. Our therapists focus on helping children feel safe while supporting parents every step of the way.
What Children Gain | How It Helps |
Improved emotional regulation
Increased confidence and self-esteem
Stronger communication skills
Reduced anxiety and behavioral challenges
Healthier family relationships
A safe, nurturing environment | Children learn to manage big feelings more effectively.
Therapy supports healthy self-expression and self-worth.
Children learn to express needs and emotions clearly.
Emotional support leads to calmer, more stable behavior.
Improved understanding strengthens connection at home.
Children feel heard, respected, and supported. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We provide child therapy for young children through pre-adolescence, helping children navigate emotions, behavior, and life changes in ways that match their age and individual needs.
Yes. Parent involvement is an essential part of child psychotherapy. Therapists provide guidance, feedback, and support to help progress continue at home.
Yes. Therapy sessions are private for your child. Therapists may share general progress updates with parents, but specific details remain confidential unless safety concerns arise.
Each child’s needs are different. Some benefit from short-term therapy, while others may need ongoing support. We’ll work with you to create a plan that feels appropriate.
Yes. Tele-therapy options may be available depending on your child’s age and needs.
We work with many insurance providers. Please contact our Allentown office to confirm coverage.
Getting started is simple. You can schedule an initial consultation online, and our team will guide you through each step with care and clarity.
Visit Us in Allentown, PA
Hearthfire Psychology
961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 300 Allentown, PA 18109
Open Daily | 9am–7pm
In-person and virtual appointments available
Supporting Your Child’s Emotional Growth Starts Here
Choosing child therapy is an act of care and commitment. Whether your child is struggling emotionally or simply needs additional support, we are here to help. Through compassionate child psychotherapy in Allentown, we work with families to build stability, confidence, and emotional well-being that lasts.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Let’s take the next step together.
