Social Skills are for Life

Social Skills Challenges

We believe that everyone deserves to have meaningful relationships in their lives. Building strong relationships with other people is an essential part of life. And while cultivating these relationships can bring great joy to life, it can also be the source of anxiety and stress.

At City Counseling Center, we provide children, teens, and young adults with the support needed to develop social skills and work through the barriers that prevent relationships from blossoming. If you’re looking for help to navigate your child’s social challenges, we are here to help. Our team of professional counselors is passionate about providing opportunities to help develop the skills essential to building healthy relationships.
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How can therapy help with social skills?

Children and teens can struggle in social situations even under the best circumstances. Throw in over two years of social distancing, online learning, longer periods of time with their family, and returning to the classroom, and their social worlds can feel overwhelming. For some children, the transition back to social groups, time with peers, and school routines may be a time of joy, as well as a source of anxiety.

Social Skills Therapy Can Help

  • ADHD
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • And more

Social Goals

  • Group participation
  • Taking turns
  • Sharing
  • Social awareness
  • Initiating interaction with peers and siblings
  • Listening and responding 
  • Use appropriate humor and communication
  • Navigating disagreements and arguing
  • Managing rejection
  • Increasing tolerance and attention span
  • Functional communication
  • Conversation communication
  • Enhanced play skills
  • Safety skills
  • And more
Social skills counseling is designed to provide children with the play skills and social skills they need throughout their lives. Together with their therapist, participants will learn to understand their feelings, regulate their emotions, and engage in appropriate social behavior. Additionally, they will learn to develop coping mechanisms for when their anxiety peaks.

Social Skills Support with City Counseling Center

At City Counseling Center, we work with children and teens to develop the essential skills necessary to manage life and develop lasting relationships. If you’re feeling overwhelmed trying to conquer your child’s challenges, you are not alone. Our counselors are dedicated to helping your child identify and overcome the obstacles impacting their life. From behavioral and social challenges to processing trauma or loss, regardless of what your child is dealing with, we are here to help through the difficulties.

At City Counseling Center, we understand that there is no “one size fits all” approach to therapy. We create an inclusive space where your child will feel comfortable expressing their feelings and emotions. Our therapeutic approaches are unique to your child’s specific needs and goals. Our team leverages their experience and diverse backgrounds to create individualized treatment plans designed to help your child manage the ups and downs of growing up.