Does your child feel everything so deeply—the excitement, the frustration, the worry?

Do they put so much pressure on themselves to get things just right, and get upset when things don’t go as planned? Maybe they worry a lot, even about things that haven’t happened yet.

You’re not alone.

Many kids and teens feel things intensely, hold themselves to high standards, and struggle when emotions feel overwhelming. At Kelly Family Therapy, we help them learn to understand and manage their feelings, ease their anxiety, and be a little kinder to themselves

You’re Not Imagining It—And You’re Not Alone

Many parents we work with say things like:
💬 “She’s only 10, but she talks like the weight of the world is on her shoulders.”
💬 “He’s so hard on himself. Nothing ever feels good enough.”
💬 “They seem anxious all the time—like they can’t relax.”
💬 “I just want them to be a kid and feel confident again.”

Whether your child is the one who always follows the rules, the one who explodes when things go “wrong,” or the one quietly carrying invisible worries—therapy can help them release the pressure, build resilience, and feel more in control of their emotions.

Who This is For

We work with kids (8+) and teens who:

✔ Get upset easily and have a hard time calming down
✔ Are really hard on themselves when they make mistakes
✔ Worry about things big and small, sometimes before they happen
✔ Feel overwhelmed by changes or transitions
✔ Have big reactions that others don’t seem to understand

Many of our clients are highly sensitive, gifted, or deeply feeling kids who are simply overwhelmed by the world around them—and don’t yet have the tools to cope.

How Therapy Helps

We don’t just talk at your child. We build trust, connection, and a sense of emotional safety through approaches that work for their age and needs. Depending on their age, therapy may include:

  • 🎨 Creative expression through art, play, or movement

  • 🧠 Cognitive and body-based tools for calming anxiety

  • 💬 Skill-building around emotion regulation and flexible thinking

  • 🪞 Exploring perfectionism and learning how to treat themselves with kindness

  • 🧍‍♂️ Practice setting boundaries and standing up for themselves

  • ❤️ Strengthening self-esteem and confidence

We also collaborate with you as the parent—offering insight, support, and strategies you can use at home to help your child thrive.

We know you’ve likely tried everything—podcasts, parenting books, long talks—and still feel like you're walking on eggshells.

We provide:

  • A compassionate, strengths-based approach

  • Clear updates and partnership throughout the process

  • A non-shaming lens that honors your child’s sensitivity

  • Practical tools you can actually use at home

  • A safe space where your child can grow emotionally, without feeling “broken” or “too much”

What Parents Can Expect

Your child doesn’t have to feel stuck in their emotions.

With the right support, they can learn to handle big feelings with more confidence—and you can feel more at ease, too.