Kids & Teens
A Biblically-sound therapeutic space for boys & girls 7+
For those who:
Are learning to develop healthy manners, social skills, and respectful communication
Need support with emotional regulation, self-control, and managing big feelings
Want guidance in understanding biblical principles, discipleship, and building a strong foundation of faith
Are exploring identity, self-worth, and their sense of purpose
Are experiencing anxiety, depression, loneliness, or relational struggles
Have difficulty with confidence, self-esteem, or expressing themselves
Are navigating challenges at home, school, or in peer relationships
Have experienced bullying or feel isolated or misunderstood
Are neurodivergent and would benefit from individualized, strengths-based support
Need help building communication skills or becoming more confident in social or performance settings
Are engaging in self-harm or other harmful coping behaviors
Have experienced trauma, loss, or significant life changes and would benefit from ongoing support and healing
How Virtual Sessions for Teens Work (Ages 13+)
Faren offers a safe, engaging virtual space where teens are seen, heard, and supported. She meets them where they are, real and grounded, using Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, and interactive online tools for play, art, and storytelling. Sessions are creative and practical for teens who prefer narrative, symbolic work, drawing, music, or guided activities.
Parents complete a brief intake to clarify needs and shape an individualized plan that honors the teen’s voice and autonomy. Faren builds trust and connection while guiding focused, age-appropriate work to help teens process stress, trauma, identity, relationships, anxiety, depression, and transitions, fostering resilience and empowerment.
Children rarely express their complex emotions through formal talk therapy, they express themselves through play.
Virtual Child Play Therapy offers a safe, structured, and engaging space where children (ages 7–13) can process big feelings, learn emotional regulation, and build resilience from the comfort and security of home.
How Virtual Play Therapy Works
Using Hopscotch Play, a secure, HIPAA-compliant digital therapy workspace built specifically for youth, sessions feel interactive and natural rather than overwhelming.
Through therapeutic games, interactive digital sandtrays, guided drawing, creative storytelling, and age-appropriate mindfulness tools, we meet your child directly in their digital world. These tools allow children to explore topics like anxiety, emotional outbursts, life transitions, and social challenges through creative expression.
What to Expect
Parent Consultation First: Before beginning work with your child, you may optionally connect with me for an initial parent consultation to discuss your child’s needs, developmental history, and your goals for therapy. If you’d prefer not to meet, you will also receive an intake form where you can share the same information with me.
Child-Centered Sessions: Interactive, 45-minute virtual sessions tailored to your child’s interests and emotional pacing.
Ongoing Parent Support: Regular check-ins to discuss progress, share insights, and provide practical tools you can implement at home.
Kids Virtual Play Therapy (7-13 years old)
Frequently asked questions:
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Faren has over 15 years of experience supporting children and teens, starting at age 17 in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, caring for abandoned infants. She completed formal training in Child Psychology and has worked with children aged 3 months to 18 years in schools, churches, non-profits, and private homes across South Africa, Canada, the USA, and Bolivia.
She has experience addressing sensitive family challenges such as divorce, terminal illness, abuse, and addiction, and supporting children with special needs, including ADHD, autism, selective mutism, FASD, and Down syndrome.
Faren has also worked as a nanny, mentor, homeschooling teacher, and classroom educator, including teaching second- and third-language learners. She partners closely with parents and caregivers, supporting families through everyday challenges and complex life situations.
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Faren partners closely with parents and caregivers, working from a Christian foundation while respecting each family’s unique worldview and beliefs. A thorough intake process, including a comprehensive intake form, invites parents to share their values, priorities, and faith-based preferences.
Faren is committed to aligning her therapeutic approach with both biblical principles and the family’s values, ensuring children receive guidance that reflects the convictions of their home. Her goal is to support children in growing emotionally, socially, and spiritually within a framework that honors both their faith and their family’s principles.
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Narrative Therapy helps children and teens tell their own stories in a safe space. By exploring how they see themselves and the challenges they face, they can reframe experiences, build confidence, and develop a stronger sense of identity.
Virtual Play Therapy uses online tools, games, and creative activities to help children express their feelings and work through challenges in a developmentally appropriate way. It’s especially helpful for younger children who communicate best through play.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a trauma-focused therapy that helps children and teens process difficult memories or experiences safely, reducing emotional distress and supporting healing.
All of these approaches are tailored to each child’s needs, helping them grow emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
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The choice depends on your child’s needs and goals. Regular therapy, such as narrative or play therapy, is ideal for helping teens build emotional skills, process everyday challenges, improve social skills, and strengthen identity and confidence.
EMDR is a trauma-focused therapy designed to help teens safely process distressing or overwhelming experiences such as abuse, loss, or other significant events.
Faren can help assess your child’s situation and recommend the most appropriate approach or combination of therapies to support both emotional growth and healing.
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Teen sessions focus on your child and the therapeutic relationship. Faren uses this time to make observations, provide age-appropriate guidance, teach coping strategies, and implement interventions that support your child’s emotional, social, and behavioral growth.
Family therapy sessions are ideal when the main goal is improving relationships within the family. These sessions focus on communication, parenting strategies, and relationship dynamics, using interactive exercises to model healthy interactions and strengthen connections between your child and family members.
