Trauma Therapy for Children in Leeds, AL
Our local therapists serve Leeds, Moody, Trussville, Irondale, Odenville, Springville, and surrounding communities.
When Past Experiences Affect Your Child’s Present
Children may experience trauma through accidents, medical procedures, bullying, abuse, or witnessing distressing events. Trauma can affect emotional regulation, behavior, and relationships, even long after the event has passed.
Parents may notice:
Sudden changes in mood or behavior
Anxiety, irritability, or frequent meltdowns
Nightmares or sleep disturbances
Avoidance of people, places, or activities
Difficulty trusting adults or peers
Regression in school, social, or daily skills
It can be painful and confusing to watch your child struggle, and many parents don’t know how to help. Trauma therapy provides a safe path to healing.
Understanding Trauma in Children
Trauma is more than a single event - it’s the lasting impact of experiences that overwhelm a child’s ability to cope. Children may react with fear, anxiety, anger, or withdrawal, often without being able to articulate what they’re feeling. Early intervention is key to building resilience, emotional regulation, and long-term mental health.
How Grove Counseling Supports Children
At Grove Counseling in Leeds, AL, our therapists specialize in child-focused trauma therapy, using evidence-based approaches tailored to each child’s developmental stage:
Play Therapy – allows children to express trauma safely through play, art, and creative expression.
Sand Tray Therapy – provides a nonverbal method for processing complex emotions and experiences.
Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) – helps children and families address trauma-related thoughts and behaviors in a structured, supportive way.
Parent Collaboration – equips caregivers with strategies to support healing at home and reinforce coping skills.
Our approach is compassionate, structured, and individualized, helping children regain a sense of safety, confidence, and hope.
Signs Your Child May Benefit from Trauma Therapy
Re-experiencing traumatic events through nightmares, flashbacks, or intrusive thoughts
Avoidance of reminders of the trauma
Increased irritability, aggression, or emotional outbursts
Difficulty concentrating or participating in school
Withdrawal from family, friends, or activities
Physical complaints like stomachaches or headaches without medical cause
Why Families Choose Grove Counseling
Specialized therapists trained in child trauma
Safe, supportive, child-friendly therapy environment
Evidence-based approaches including play therapy and sand tray therapy
Collaborative parent involvement
Convenient Leeds location with flexible scheduling
rauma can have lasting effects, but with compassionate, skilled therapy, children can learn to process experiences, regulate emotions, and move forward with resilience and confidence.
If your child has experienced trauma, contact Grove Counseling in Leeds, AL today to schedule an appointment with one of our child trauma specialists.
FAQ: Child Trauma Therapy in Leeds, AL
What types of trauma do you treat?
We treat a wide range of childhood traumas, including abuse, neglect, bullying, accidents, medical trauma, and exposure to distressing events.
Is therapy safe for young children?
Yes. Our child-focused modalities, including play and sand tray therapy, provide a safe and supportive way for children to express and process trauma.
Do parents participate in therapy?
Yes. Parent involvement helps reinforce coping strategies, provides support, and strengthens the child’s progress.
How much does therapy cost?
Most of the time medical insurance will help cover the cost of services. We are in-network with BCBS, Anthem, All Kids, and Aetna. We also have an affordable sliding scale.
Reach Out Today to Learn More or Get Started!
Location
Leeds Office
Leeds Office
Grove Counseling
7924 Parkway Dr
Leeds, AL 35094
Phone: (205) 499-2607