Child & Teen Therapy in Fayetteville, NC - Help Your Child Thrive
Licensed, compassionate support for kids and teens - helping with anxiety, big emotions, school stress, and the unique pressures military kids face, from deployments to moves and new schools. In-person and telehealth available.
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Your Child Deserves to Feel Heard, Safe & Understood
Every child is different - and so are the challenges they face. From school and social pressures to family changes, big emotions, or simply feeling different, kids sometimes need a safe space outside the home to express what they're carrying. At Fresh Breath Therapy, our licensed clinicians use age-appropriate, evidence-based approaches to help children and teens build emotional skills, work through difficult experiences, and grow in confidence.
We also understand the unique pressures facing Fayetteville families - including those connected to military life at Fort Liberty. Deployments, PCS moves, and new schools ask a lot of kids. Our team is sensitive to military family life and ready to partner with you to support your child's wellbeing.
Parents are partners in this process. We keep you informed and involved every step of the way - because lasting change happens when therapy and home work together.
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Common Reasons Fayetteville Parents Reach Out
You don't have to wait for a crisis. Many parents contact us simply because something feels off - and early support leads to better outcomes for kids.
Anxiety & Worry in Kids
Excessive worry, school refusal, separation anxiety, social anxiety, and panic. We teach children calming skills and help them build the confidence to face their fears.
Military Family Transitions
PCS moves, new schools, and deployed parents. We help military kids process the goodbyes, the waiting, and the constant change that comes with life near Fort Liberty.
ADHD & Focus Challenges
Trouble paying attention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and organizational struggles. Therapy builds executive functioning skills so kids can thrive at school and at home.
Big Emotions & Behavioral Struggles
Meltdowns, defiance, aggression, and difficulty following rules. We work with children and parents together to understand root causes and create positive change.
School Stress & Academic Pressure
Test anxiety, perfectionism, homework battles, and the pressure to keep up. We help kids manage stress and rebuild a healthier relationship with school.
Bullying & Social Skills
Friendship struggles, exclusion, teasing, and social confidence. We help children build the skills to navigate peer relationships and stand up for themselves.
Divorce & Family Changes
Divorce, relocation, new siblings, grief, or blended family transitions. We help children make sense of change and feel secure during uncertain times.
Childhood Trauma
Difficult or frightening experiences that a child carries with them. Our trauma-informed therapists create a safe environment for kids to process and heal at their own pace.
Teen Depression & Self-Esteem
Persistent sadness, withdrawal, low motivation, and negative self-talk. We give teens a judgment-free space to reconnect with hope, joy, and their own worth.
Age-Appropriate Methods, Built Around Your Child
No single approach fits every child. Our clinicians draw on developmentally appropriate, research-backed methods - always choosing what fits your child's age, personality, and goals.
Play Therapy
A natural, child-led approach where kids express feelings and process experiences through play, art, and creative activities - especially effective for younger children.
CBT for Kids & Teens
Helps children and teens spot the unhelpful thought patterns driving anxiety, low mood, or behavior struggles - and replace them with healthier ways of thinking and responding.
Family-Involved Therapy
Parents are a vital part of the process. We provide guidance and check-ins so you can reinforce your child's progress at home and strengthen your connection.
Attachment-Based Therapy
Focuses on the parent-child bond - helping children feel secure, connected, and safe, especially through separations, transitions, and family change.
Strengths-Based Therapy
Identifies and amplifies each child's natural strengths and resilience - helping them see themselves as capable, valued, and worthy of good things.
Mindfulness for Kids
Simple, kid-friendly grounding and breathing skills that help children calm big emotions, manage worry, and stay present - tools they can use anywhere.
Your Child's First Session: What Parents Can Expect
Why Fayetteville Families Trust Us With Their Kids
Military-Informed Family Care
We understand the pressures military families face - deployment separations, PCS moves, and constant new starts. Our team is sensitive to these experiences and ready to help.
Parents Are Partners
We keep you informed and involved - sharing progress, offering strategies for home, and adjusting the plan as your child grows. You're never left guessing.
Licensed Clinicians Only
Every therapist on our team is licensed and supervised, and committed to ethical, evidence-based care - so your child is always in qualified hands.
Insurance & Self-Pay
We accept major insurance plans including BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, and United Health, plus self-pay options. Call us to verify your specific benefits before the first appointment.
No Long Waitlists
When a child is struggling, waiting is not an option. We work hard to offer rapid access - often same-week or within a few days of your first call.
Telehealth for Teens
Secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions work especially well for older kids and teens - and keep therapy consistent through busy seasons, school breaks, and moves.
Serving Families in Fayetteville, Fort Liberty, Hope Mills & Spring Lake
Our Fayetteville therapy office is located at 1766 Metro Medical Dr - easily accessible from across Fayetteville and nearby communities including Fort Liberty, Hope Mills, and Spring Lake. Telehealth is available statewide.
Child and teen care is supported by our licensed clinicians across North Carolina - in person at our Fayetteville office or through secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth, whichever works best for your family's schedule.
Every therapist is licensed, supervised, and committed to the highest standards of ethical, compassionate care. Sessions are available Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 7 PM.
Book Your Appointment →Meet Our Therapists
Child & teen care is supported by our licensed clinicians across North Carolina, in person in Fayetteville and via secure telehealth.
Jordan Schultz
Helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions with a compassionate, strengths-based approach.
Ashley Aubas
Compassionate clinical social worker addressing anxiety, depression, family conflict, and relationship issues.
Natalie Harris
Helps individuals cope with life changes, depression, and anxiety using CBT, emotion-focused therapy, and strengths-based approaches.
Angel Fuller
Social worker whose experience includes a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility supporting adolescent girls with behavioral and mental health needs. Works with late adolescents using strengths-based and solution-focused care.
Serving These Needs Across Fayetteville, Fort Liberty, Hope Mills & Spring Lake
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my child needs therapy?+
Signs a child may benefit from therapy include persistent sadness or irritability, sudden changes in behavior, frequent meltdowns, school refusal, social withdrawal, trouble sleeping, or a noticeable drop in grades. If something feels off, a free 15-minute consultation is a great first step - even if you're not sure. Call (919) 300-6717 and we'll help you figure it out.
What happens in my child's first session?+
The first session is relaxed and exploratory - focused on building trust, not paperwork or pressure. For younger kids that often means play and creative activities; for teens, a low-key conversation. Your therapist gets to know your child's world, then works with you to shape a plan that fits.
Do parents sit in on sessions?+
Parental involvement is a key part of effective child therapy. Most sessions are one-on-one so your child has a private, safe space, but we regularly check in with parents to share progress, offer home strategies, and keep everyone working toward the same goals. The level of involvement is tailored to your child's age and needs.
How can therapy help my child cope with deployments and PCS moves?+
Military kids carry a lot - a deployed parent, a new school every few years, friendships that keep restarting. Therapy gives them a consistent, safe space to name those feelings, build coping skills for the waiting and the goodbyes, and feel steadier through transitions. Telehealth can also keep the same therapist in place even when life changes around them.
What insurance do you accept for child therapy?+
We accept most major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and United Health, and self-pay rates are available. Coverage varies by plan, so please call us at (919) 300-6717 to verify your specific benefits before your child's first appointment.
Will my child's sessions stay private?+
Yes - with some important distinctions for minors. Therapists share general progress updates with parents, but the specific content of a child's sessions is typically kept confidential to protect the therapeutic relationship. There are legal exceptions, such as if a child is in danger, which your therapist will explain clearly at the start of treatment.
Give Your Child the Gift of Support
Every child deserves to feel safe, understood, and equipped to handle life's challenges. Our Fayetteville team is ready to walk alongside your family. Start with a free 15-minute consultation - no commitment required.