--- title: "Child Therapy | Play & Art-Based Support | Growth & Guidance" description: "Therapy for children ages 4+ in Georgia and Illinois. Play and art therapy, ABA-informed support for kids on the autism spectrum, and real parent coaching alongside." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Growth & Guidance Counseling", "alternateName": "Growth & Guidance Counseling, LLC", "url": "https://growthguidancecounselingservices.com/" }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "MedicalWebPage", "name": "Child Therapy | Play & Art-Based Support | Growth & Guidance", "description": "Therapy for children ages 4+ in Georgia and Illinois. 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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." } } ] } ] --- [Skip to content](#main) [(888) 464-6177](tel:+18884646177) - [](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063627036414 "Facebook") - [](https://www.instagram.com/growthguidancecounseling/ "Instagram") - [](https://www.twitter.com/growthguidance "X (Twitter)") - [](https://www.tiktok.com/@growthandguidance "TikTok") - [](https://www.youtube.com/@GrowthguidancecounselingTV "YouTube") [![Growth & Guidance Counseling](/__l5e/assets-v1/a7f9bddf-11a8-4d71-acf1-d0ff012f22e2/gg-logo.webp)](/) [About](/about-us) [About Us](/about-us)[Mission & Vision](/mission-vision)[The Collective](/our-team)[Reviews](/reviews)[Join Our Team](/join-our-team)[FAQs](/frequently-asked-questions)[Contact](/contact-us) [Services](/our-services) [Individual Counseling](/service/individual-counseling)[Behavioral Health / Coaching](/service/behavioral-health)[Couples Counseling](/service/couple-counseling)[Family Counseling](/service/family-counseling)[Group Counseling](/service/group-counseling)[Telehealth / Online Counseling](/service/telehealth-online-counseling)[Life Coaching](/service/life-coaching) [All services →](/our-services) [Specialties](/specialties) [Anxiety Therapy](/specialties/anxiety-therapy)[Depression Therapy](/specialties/depression-therapy)[Trauma & PTSD](/specialties/trauma-ptsd-therapy)[Grief & Loss](/specialties/grief-loss-counseling)[Teens & Adolescents](/specialties/teen-adolescent-therapy)[Women's Mental Health](/specialties/womens-mental-health)[Spanish-Speaking Therapy](/specialties/spanish-speaking-therapy)[Child Therapy](/specialties/child-therapy) [View all specialties →](/specialties) [Locations](/illinois-location) [Illinois — Oak Lawn](/illinois-location)[Georgia — Marietta](/georgia-location)[Florida — Telehealth](/florida-location) [Rates & Insurance](/rates)[Blog](/blog) [CLIENT PORTAL](https://www.therapyportal.com/p/growthguidance1/login/)[Book a Consult](/book) Specialty · Child Therapy # Child therapy that meets kids where they actually are Kids don't sit on couches and unpack their week. They play, draw, negotiate, refuse, and eventually — with the right adult in the room — tell you something true. Our child work is built for that. In person in Oak Lawn, IL & Marietta, GA · Telehealth across Illinois, Georgia & Florida [Book a free 10-min consult](https://calendly.com/growthguidancecounseling/free-consultation)[See the service](/service/family-counseling) ![A cheerful children play corner with art supplies and toys](/assets/child-DjCwn7u3.webp) 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. 4. 4 ### Grow — in person or online Ongoing support across Illinois, Georgia, and Florida. "For the first time I felt like someone was actually listening — not fixing me, just walking with me." — Growth & Guidance client ## 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](/__l5e/assets-v1/49cb948f-bda5-4ded-b283-9bbcbf04a47f/kaylah.webp) [Kaylah Keitt, APC, NCC](/team-member/kaylah-keitt) 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](/__l5e/assets-v1/4ca89392-15cf-4537-810d-3b011fbe4441/anna.webp) [Anna Aranda, MSW, LSW](/team-member/anna-aranda) 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 [ Service Family Counseling ](/service/family-counseling)[ Specialty Teen & Adolescent Therapy When your child is aging into the teen years. ](/specialties/teen-adolescent-therapy)[ Specialty Spanish-Speaking Therapy Bilingual support for kids and their families. ](/specialties/spanish-speaking-therapy) Not sure where to start? A 10-minute call is a low-pressure way to find the right fit. [Book a free 10-min consult](https://calendly.com/growthguidancecounseling/free-consultation)[Send a message](/contact-us) This page is for information only and is not a substitute for medical or mental-health advice. 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