Skills-based therapy for lasting change

Skills-based CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) focuses on teaching children practical, developmentally appropriate skills to navigate life’s challenges. Whether a child is struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or adjustment issues, skills-based CBT provides concrete tools that can be applied both in therapy and in everyday life. It’s widely regarded as one of the most effective treatments for a range of childhood mental health concerns.

Skills-based CBT lays the groundwork for healthier thought patterns and behaviors that can last a lifetime. By focusing on practical skill acquisition, children develop greater self-awareness, emotional control, and confidence in facing life’s hurdles.

In that way, skills-based CBT is not just about reducing symptoms in the short term, but also about equipping children with skills that empower them throughout their lives.

No two children are exactly alike - and neither are their treatment needs. That’s why we take a deeply personalized approach to care. From the very first session, we work closely with families to understand each child’s unique story, strengths, and challenges. Your child’s treatment plan will be highly personalized, with goals, therapeutic methods, and the length of care all thoughtfully tailored to meet your family’s specific needs and circumstances.

Whether your child is dealing with anxiety, mood challenges, attention difficulties, or behavioral concerns, we believe that the most effective treatment is one that fits their developmental stage and cultural background. We collaborate with parents and caregivers every step of the way: you know your child best, and your insight is crucial to successful outcomes.

At Handspring, we believe that the quality of care starts with the quality of the clinicians delivering it. That’s why our therapists are not freelancers — they’re employees who are deeply invested in our mission and your child’s progress. This model allows us to maintain the highest standards in clinical excellence, collaboration, and continuity of care.

By working with committed therapists, you can trust that your child is receiving consistent, high-quality care from a provider who is connected, supported, and committed to long-term outcomes.

We understand that children thrive through the relationships, routines, and environments that support them. That’s why we take a team-based, collaborative approach to care, working closely with key stakeholders in a child’s life when appropriate. We believe that coordination and collaboration with parents, caregivers, pediatricians, educators, or other specialists leads to the best outcomes.