Counseling, Play Therapy, and Art Therapy
for Children, Teens & Young Adults
Support for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults: When Life Feels Hard
Life can feel heavy, whether it’s school stress, anxiety, big emotions, identity questions, family changes, or just that feeling you can’t quite shake. You’re not alone.
We provide supportive, respectful counseling for children, teens, and young adults navigating stress, big emotions, transitions, and everyday challenges. We also partner with parents and caregivers to support children’s growth and connection.
Who We Support:
Children & Families: Play therapy and art therapy based support for emotional expression and regulation; helping kids build emotional skills while supporting parents every step of the way.
Teens: Support for anxiety, stress, school pressure, identity, relationships, and tough emotions.
Young Adults: Therapy for navigating college, early adulthood, relationships, identity, and life transitions.
Our mission is to empower individuals and families to build inner strength and live more fulfilling lives. Taking the first step toward counseling isn’t always easy, but whether it’s you or your child, we’re here to help you navigate the journey and achieve meaningful growth together.
We would love to connect with you to see if we are a good fit for one another, please reach out today!
Whether you’re a parent worried about your child, a teen feeling overwhelmed, or a young adult navigating stress, anxiety, or transitions, you don’t have to do this alone. Our trained licensed therapists can help support you through individual counseling, play therapy, art therapy, and/or EMDR/trauma informed therapy from our office in Lancaster, PA or virtually across Pennsylvania.
Our team of trained therapists specialize in working with children through adults in their early to mid 20s.
Meet us here
“When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it’s our job to share our calm. Not join their chaos. ”
At Cool Creek Counseling, we know starting therapy can bring up lots of questions — whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your child, or your family. Our therapists in Lancaster, PA provide a welcoming, down-to-earth environment where you can learn more about what to expect.
Below are some of the most common FAQ’s people ask before beginning therapy with us.
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At Cool Creek Counseling, we offer therapy services for children, teens, and adults, as well as family and parent support sessions. Our therapists provide individualized care using approaches such as individual counseling,play therapy, art therapy, virtual therapy, and EMDR therapy to help clients process emotions, build coping skills, and create meaningful change.
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, perfectionism, life transitions, and family transitions. Whether you’re seeking therapy for your child, teen, or yourself, we aim to create a supportive, compassionate space where growth and healing can happen.
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Play therapy is a developmentally appropriate way for children to express thoughts and emotions through play — their natural language. It’s not “just playing.” Each activity, toy, or creative material is chosen intentionally to help children process emotions, develop problem-solving and coping skills, and strengthen their sense of control.
At Cool Creek Counseling, our trained play therapists create a safe space where children can explore their world, build emotional awareness, and feel understood. Play therapy can be especially helpful for kids experiencing anxiety, behavioral challenges, grief, or family transitions. -
Yes. We have therapists who specialize in working with teens and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, identity exploration, and stress related to school, friendships, or family dynamics.
Therapy helps teens understand their emotions, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and build self-confidence. It’s also a space for them to safely navigate questions of identity — who they are, what matters to them, and how they want to grow. At Cool Creek Counseling, we meet all individuals where they are and help them feel supported, heard, and empowered. -
Yes — parent involvement is an important part of a child’s success in therapy. While therapy sessions are centered on the child’s needs, we meet with parents regularly to share updates, discuss progress, and offer strategies for supporting growth at home. We believe children make the best progress when parents and therapists work as a team. You’ll always be included in the process and supported with tools to strengthen your connection with your child.
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Yes, our team includes therapists specially trained in EMDR therapy and art therapy for children, teens, and adults. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based approach that helps people process and heal from trauma, anxiety, and distressing experiences.
Art therapy uses creativity and expression to help clients explore emotions in a nonverbal, supportive way — especially helpful for children and teens who may struggle to put their feelings into words. At Cool Creek Counseling, we integrate these specialized approaches to meet each client’s unique needs and support healing at any age. -
Getting started is simple. You can reach out through our contact form, to let us know what you’re looking for help with. Our team will get back to you to learn a bit more about your needs and help match you with a therapist who’s the best fit. From there, we’ll help you schedule your appointments and send over any necessary paperwork.