Child therapy that meets kids where they actually are

Child therapy at Growth & Guidance is play- and art-informed, developmentally attuned, and never disconnected from you as the parent or caregiver. We start where your child is — not where a symptom checklist says they should be — and we plan the work from there.

Kids come in for a lot of reasons: big feelings after a change (new sibling, divorce, a move), anxiety that's showing up as tummy aches or refusal, trouble at school, sleep struggles, worries about a friend or a body, and the kinds of behavior that leave parents genuinely confused. We take all of that seriously and translate it into a plan you can understand.

How we help

• Play and art therapy techniques tuned to age and developmental stage
• ABA-informed behavioral support for children on the autism spectrum
• Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, and CBT tools adapted for kids
• Parent coaching and parenting support built into the treatment plan
• Crisis intervention and stabilization when things get big at home
• Trauma-informed care and emotional support that doesn't rush

What working together looks like

A calm, human first step

1. 1

   Book a free 10-min consult

   Tell us what's bringing you in — no pressure, no clinical detail required.

2. 2

   Match with the right therapist

   We'll pair you with a clinician whose training fits what you need.

3. 3

   Start where you are

   Warm first session at your pace. You choose what to share.

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   Grow — in person or online

   Ongoing support across Illinois, Georgia, and Florida.

Neurodiversity-affirming care

Kaylah Keitt brings three-plus years of ABA experience with children on the autism spectrum into her therapy practice; her approach is person-centered, not compliance-based. Anna Aranda offers ABA-Informed Behavioral Support Services alongside family therapy, culturally responsive and strengths-based. If your child is autistic, has ADHD, or is on a diagnostic path, that's welcome in the room here.

Who on our team works with this

• 
  Kaylah Keitt, APC, NCC

  Counseling Therapist

  Sees clients ages 4 and up; play and art therapy, 3+ years ABA experience with children on the autism spectrum, based in Georgia.

• 
  Anna Aranda, MSW, LSW

  Licensed Therapist

  Works with children, adolescents, and families; offers ABA-Informed Behavioral Support Services, parenting support, and trauma-informed care. Bilingual English/Spanish.

Common questions

• How can therapy help a child who won't talk about feelings?

  That's most kids. Which is exactly why child therapy uses play, art, story, and structured activities — the child leads, and the clinician reads what's showing up in the play. It's how feelings that don't yet have words get processed.

• Do you work with children on the autism spectrum?

  Yes. Kaylah Keitt (GA) brings over three years of ABA experience working with children on the autism spectrum and uses a person-centered approach with play, art, Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems, and CBT tools. Anna Aranda (IL) offers ABA-Informed Behavioral Support Services alongside family and parenting support.

• What's the youngest age you see?

  Kaylah sees clients ages 4 and up. Anna sees children and adolescents; the right starting age depends on the child and the concern. A consult call is a good way to check fit before booking.

• How involved will I be as a parent?

  Deeply. Kids don't heal in isolation — you're part of the treatment plan. That looks like check-ins, coaching around what's happening at home, and clear language for what your child is working on, in ways that respect their privacy.

Keep exploring

Not sure where to start? A 10-minute call is a low-pressure way to find the right fit.

This page is for information only and is not a substitute for medical or mental-health advice. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.