{"id":24337,"date":"2026-05-04T11:17:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T16:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pillarhealthcare.org\/resources\/\/\/"},"modified":"2026-05-04T11:17:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T16:17:55","slug":"signs-your-child-may-need-therapy-and-when-to-seek-support","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.pillarhealthcare.org\/es\/resources\/mental-health\/signs-your-child-may-need-therapy-and-when-to-seek-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Se\u00f1ales de que su hijo podr\u00eda necesitar terapia y cu\u00e1ndo buscar ayuda"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1456px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:30px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" alt=\"Pillar Childmentalhealth Featured\" title=\"Pillar Childmentalhealth Featured\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pillarhealthcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pillar-ChildMentalHealth_Featured.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.pillarhealthcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pillar-ChildMentalHealth_Featured.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-24345\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27630%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20630%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27630%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pillarhealthcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pillar-ChildMentalHealth_Featured-200x105.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.pillarhealthcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pillar-ChildMentalHealth_Featured-400x210.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pillarhealthcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pillar-ChildMentalHealth_Featured-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pillarhealthcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pillar-ChildMentalHealth_Featured-800x420.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pillarhealthcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pillar-ChildMentalHealth_Featured.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);--awb-margin-top:10px;\"><div class=\"vc_custom_1683730290311\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"text-block-3\" class=\"mk-text-block\">\n<h4><span style=\"color: #00165f;\">Mental Health Awareness Month: Early Support Makes a Difference<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:7px;\"><div class=\"vc_custom_1683730290311\">\n<div id=\"text-block-3\" class=\"mk-text-block\">\n<h5>Mental Health Awareness Month Focus: Supporting Children Early<\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental Health Awareness Month highlights the importance of recognizing early signs of mental health challenges, especially in children and teens. This week\u2019s focus, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early Support Matters<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reminds families across Kenosha, Racine, Silver Lake, and Southeast Wisconsin that early intervention can shape lifelong outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children don\u2019t always have the words to express what they\u2019re feeling. Instead, their emotions often show up through behavior. Recognizing these signs early can help ensure they receive the support they need.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:0px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:var(--awb-color4);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:7px;\"><div class=\"vc_custom_1683730290311\">\n<div id=\"text-block-3\" class=\"mk-text-block\">\n<h5>What Are the Early Signs a Child May Need Therapy?<\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents and caregivers are often the first to notice when something feels different. While every child is unique, common signs that may indicate a need for support include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent mood swings or irritability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal from friends, family, or favorite activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty sleeping or changes in appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble focusing at school<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased anxiety, worry, or fear<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sudden changes in behavior or personality<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:0px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:var(--awb-color4);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:7px;\"><div class=\"vc_custom_1683730290311\">\n<div id=\"text-block-3\" class=\"mk-text-block\">\n<h5>Why Early Intervention Matters<\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research shows that many mental health conditions begin during childhood or adolescence. Without support, these challenges can grow more complex over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early intervention helps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build emotional awareness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop coping strategies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve communication skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthen relationships<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevent long-term mental health challenges<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental Health Awareness Month reinforces that seeking help early is not a sign of failure. It is a proactive step toward well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:0px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:var(--awb-color4);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:7px;\"><div class=\"vc_custom_1683730290311\">\n<div id=\"text-block-3\" class=\"mk-text-block\">\n<h5>How Stress and Trauma Impact Children<\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children today face a variety of stressors, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social challenges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family changes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exposure to trauma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community or environmental stress<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These experiences can affect emotional development and behavior. Without proper support, children may struggle to process these experiences in healthy ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:0px;--awb-icon-size:20px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:#efefef;--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Inter&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:700;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:18px;--awb-title-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography2-letter-spacing);--awb-title-line-height:var(--awb-typography2-line-height);--awb-title-text-transform:none;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Rubik&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-24337-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-f0e769ef12aff1a1d fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_f0e769ef12aff1a1d\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"f0e769ef12aff1a1d\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-24337-1\" data-target=\"#f0e769ef12aff1a1d\" href=\"#f0e769ef12aff1a1d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What happens in child therapy?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"f0e769ef12aff1a1d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_f0e769ef12aff1a1d\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Child therapy is designed to meet children where they are developmentally. Sessions are often interactive and may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play-based therapy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creative expression (drawing, storytelling)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skill-building activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guided conversations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therapy helps children:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand and regulate their emotions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn how to manage stress<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve communication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build confidence and resilience<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about therapy options <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pillarhealthcare.org\/es\/servicios\/salud-conductual\/psicoterapia-servicios\/\"><b>Servicios de Psicoterapia<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c558ed296be9edc1f fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_c558ed296be9edc1f\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c558ed296be9edc1f\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-24337-1\" data-target=\"#c558ed296be9edc1f\" href=\"#c558ed296be9edc1f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">When should parents seek professional help?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c558ed296be9edc1f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_c558ed296be9edc1f\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should consider reaching out if:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behavior changes last more than a few weeks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School performance is impacted<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social withdrawal increases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your child expresses sadness, fear, or anger frequently<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trust your instincts. If something feels off, it\u2019s okay to ask for help.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:0px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:var(--awb-color4);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:27px;\"><div class=\"vc_custom_1683730290311\">\n<div id=\"text-block-3\" class=\"mk-text-block\">\n<h5>Child and Adolescent Therapy in Southeast Wisconsin<\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pillar Health provides child and adolescent counseling services for families across Kenosha, Racine, Silver Lake, and Southeast Wisconsin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pillarhealthcare.org\/es\/servicios\/salud-conductual\/\"><b>Explore Behavioral Health Services<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pillarhealthcare.org\/es\/lugares\/\"><b>Find a Location Near You<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pillarhealthcare.org\/es\/lugares\/pilar-salud-clinica\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cl\u00ednica Pillar Health de Kenosha<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: (262) 771-1700<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pillarhealthcare.org\/es\/lugares\/22nd-avenue-kenosha-clinic\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cl\u00ednica de la 22 Avenida de Kenosha<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: (262) 771-0070<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pillarhealthcare.org\/es\/lugares\/clinica-14th-avenue-kenosha\/\">Cl\u00ednica de la 14 Avenida de Kenosha<\/a>: (262) 771-1688<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pillarhealthcare.org\/es\/lugares\/silver-lake-clinic\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cl\u00ednica Silver Lake de la calle 2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: (262) 771-1963<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pillarhealthcare.org\/es\/lugares\/clinica-pillar-health-racine\/\">Cl\u00ednica Pillar Health Racine<\/a>: (262) 771-0035<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:0px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:var(--awb-color4);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:27px;\"><div class=\"vc_custom_1683730290311\">\n<div id=\"text-block-3\" class=\"mk-text-block\">\n<h5>How Parents Can Support Children at Home<\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to professional support, parents can help by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating open, judgment-free conversations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encouraging emotional expression<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining routines and structure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modeling healthy coping behaviors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Validating feelings without minimizing them<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:5%;--awb-padding-right:5%;--awb-padding-bottom:5%;--awb-padding-left:5%;--awb-bg-color:#f2f2f2;--awb-bg-color-hover:#f2f2f2;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:30px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:34px;--awb-line-height:1.1;--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography1-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography1-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Rubik&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:600;\"><p>FAQs<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:0px;--awb-icon-size:20px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Inter&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:700;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:18px;--awb-title-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography2-letter-spacing);--awb-title-line-height:var(--awb-typography2-line-height);--awb-title-text-transform:none;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Rubik&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-24337-2\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-d56c5dfcba2c49ab2 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_d56c5dfcba2c49ab2\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d56c5dfcba2c49ab2\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-24337-2\" data-target=\"#d56c5dfcba2c49ab2\" href=\"#d56c5dfcba2c49ab2\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are signs a child needs therapy?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d56c5dfcba2c49ab2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_d56c5dfcba2c49ab2\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs include changes in mood, behavior, sleep, or social interactions that persist over time and affect daily functioning.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-45d36ab05d3f40932 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_45d36ab05d3f40932\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"45d36ab05d3f40932\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-24337-2\" data-target=\"#45d36ab05d3f40932\" href=\"#45d36ab05d3f40932\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What age should a child start therapy?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"45d36ab05d3f40932\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_45d36ab05d3f40932\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children can benefit from therapy at any age, depending on their needs and challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-b59ff16a24bac457a fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_b59ff16a24bac457a\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b59ff16a24bac457a\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-24337-2\" data-target=\"#b59ff16a24bac457a\" href=\"#b59ff16a24bac457a\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is therapy safe for children?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b59ff16a24bac457a\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_b59ff16a24bac457a\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, therapy is designed to be age-appropriate, supportive, and focused on the child\u2019s well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-f374051e4b4fef0cf fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_f374051e4b4fef0cf\"><a 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