Child and Behavioral Therapy in Broward County

Child and behavioral therapy at Challenges Conquered Counseling helps Broward County families understand what a child's behavior is trying to say. Sessions are built around play, art or conversation depending on age, and parents get concrete steps for home. We meet in Fort Lauderdale or by secure video.

Behavior is a message

Parents across Broward usually call with a version of the same sentence: something is off with my child and I do not know how to help. Maybe bedtime has turned into a nightly battle. Maybe your child is angry in a way that does not match who they have always been.

A child who cannot yet explain worry, grief or overwhelm will show it instead, through tantrums, clinginess, stomachaches, withdrawal or trouble at school. We translate that, then teach your child better ways to handle what they feel.

Families we see across the county

We work with families from Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Plantation, Sunrise, Davie and Hollywood. Common reasons for coming in include separation worries, outbursts, problems at school, adjusting to a divorce or a move, the loss of a family member, and recovery after a frightening experience.

If worry is the main concern, read about anxiety therapy in Broward County. For older kids, see teen and adolescent therapy in Broward County.

Sessions built for how children communicate

Depending on age and temperament, a session may include play, art, stories or straightforward conversation. We move at your child's pace and do not force a child to talk about something before they are ready.

The aim is practical. A child learns to name a feeling earlier, to pause before reacting, and to ask for help in words. Those skills are practiced in the room and then carried into the car ride, the classroom and the kitchen table.

Guidance for parents, not vague reassurance

We share what we are noticing, give you specific strategies to use at home, and help you speak up with teachers and school staff when that is part of the picture. Families tend to see the most change when what happens at home matches what happens in session.

When the friction sits in the handoffs between two households, our co-parenting coaching sessions help parents settle on one consistent plan for the child.

When the whole family is involved

Child behavior rarely sits in one place. A new baby, a parent working nights, a grandparent moving in or a separation can all shift how a child acts. We ask about the whole household in the first sessions, because the plan works better when it fits how your family actually runs.

Siblings can be affected, too. If another child is struggling or feeling overlooked, tell your therapist, and we can talk through what support makes sense.

Getting started

We meet families at 800 E Cypress Creek Rd, Suite 431 in Fort Lauderdale, an easy drive from much of Broward, and we offer secure telehealth for weeks when the after-school schedule makes an office visit hard. We accept many major insurance plans and verify your coverage before the first appointment.

Call (954) 600-9403 or request an appointment. For the Fort Lauderdale version of this service, see child and behavioral therapy in Fort Lauderdale.

Frequently asked questions

What ages do you work with?

We see children across a range of ages, and sessions are shaped to the child. Younger children often work through play or art, while older children may prefer conversation. Call (954) 600-9403 and we will talk through your child's age and what fits.

My child will not talk about what is bothering them. Can therapy still help?

Yes. Children often show feelings through play, drawing or behavior rather than words. We work at your child's pace and never force them to talk before they are ready. Many children open up once the room feels safe and the activities feel like their own.

What will I be asked to do at home?

Your therapist will give you specific approaches to try, such as how to set and hold a limit or how to build a steadier routine, then adjust them based on what actually happens. Changes at home tend to matter as much as the sessions.

Can you help me communicate with my child's school?

When it is part of the picture, yes. We can help you advocate with teachers and school staff, and with your permission we can coordinate on a shared approach. We only share what you agree to, and we tell you what we plan to say first.

Is telehealth an option for children?

Telehealth is available throughout Florida and works well for parent sessions and for many older children. Whether it suits a younger child depends on temperament, so we will talk it through with you when you call and suggest what is most likely to work.