When Should I Consider Therapy or Counseling for My Child?

When Should I Consider Therapy or Counseling for My Child?

From Parent support Circle Podcast by Curtis Leong

May 3, 2026 · 15 min · Season 1 · Episode 22

About this episode

This episode discusses when parents should consider therapy or counseling for their children and how to approach the situation.

Has your gut been telling you something’s off with your kid? You’re not overreacting — and you’re not alone. In this episode, Curtis and RJ sit down for one of the most important conversations parents of tweens and teens need to have: when is it time to consider therapy or counseling for your child — and how do you actually make it happen? RJ opens up about his own experience with his two adult children — Amanda’s quiet withdrawal that snuck up on him slowly, and Josh’s outward anger that he almost wrote off as ‘boys being boys.’ Two very different kids. Two very real wake-up calls. In this episode you’ll learn: The emotional and behavioral signs that signal your child may need more support Why therapy isn’t just for crisis situations — and the mindset shift that changes everything What to say (and what NOT to say) when your kid pushes back on going Life events that almost always benefit from professional support Practical steps to find the right therapist for your child When it’s a crisis — and what to do immediately This episode is warm, honest, and yes — there’s a dad joke. Because parenting is hard, and you deserve to laugh a little too. 🚨 Crisis Resources Mentioned: 988…

People in this episode

Host: Curtis Leong

Guest: RJ

Topics covered

  • therapy for children
  • parenting
  • mental health
  • counseling
  • signs of distress
  • support for tweens and teens

Keywords

  • therapy
  • counseling
  • children
  • mental health
  • parenting advice
  • signs of distress
  • support
  • crisis resources

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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