Child Therapy in Brookside, Kansas City, MO
Fox Child & Family Therapy helps children, teens and families at our Brookside office, 222 W Gregory Blvd., Suite 120, Kansas City, MO, between Brookside and Waldo. We help kids with anxiety, selective mutism, trauma, grief and big family changes, and we give parents real tools and a seat at the table. Call 913-229-5691 to get started.
What is child therapy?
Child therapy is care designed around how children and teens grow. We keep it playful for younger kids and practical for parents. For a school-age child, that may mean play-based steps to recognize the worried or angry feelings behind a behavior and practice coping skills. For a teen, it may look more like conversation and real-life problem solving. Learn more on our main child therapy page.
Who we help
South Kansas City parents often call us when their child is dealing with:
- Anxiety and worry that gets in the way of school, sleep or friendships
- Selective mutism, when a child speaks at home but not at school
- Big emotions, meltdowns or behavior that's hard to manage
- Grief, divorce, a move or another big family change
- Trauma, or the adjustment that comes with foster care, adoption or kinship care
Help for anxiety and selective mutism
A child who chats all evening at home but goes silent in the classroom isn't being stubborn. Our Brookside therapists use gentle, play-based "brave talking" steps that start small and build. We pair that with parent coaching and, with your permission, help for your child's school, so teachers know how to support those brave moments too. Read more about our selective mutism therapy.
What sessions look like
We begin with a parent intake to understand your child and build a plan. Sessions are 50 minutes. Some time may be one-on-one with your child, and some may include you. When a child or teen meets individually, the therapist shares general updates on progress while protecting their privacy. Therapists here are also trained in EMDR for children, an evidence-based therapy that helps kids and teens reprocess distressing memories, and in DDP for attachment-focused family work.
Why Brookside families choose Fox
- Specialists in kids, teens and families.
- School and team coordination. With signed releases, we can work with teachers, caseworkers and others on your child's team.
- A range of support, including play therapy, EMDR, attachment-focused care, selective mutism support and parent coaching.
- A familiar neighborhood location inside the Arvest Bank Building on Gregory Boulevard, easy to reach from Wornall Road, State Line Road, Ward Parkway and US-71.
- Telehealth for families in Kansas and Missouri on busy weeks.
Nearby areas we serve
We see families from Brookside, Waldo, Red Bridge, the Country Club Plaza area, neighborhoods along Ward Parkway, and Prairie Village and Mission Hills, KS, including students in Kansas City Public Schools, the Center School District and the Shawnee Mission School District. For younger children, see play therapy in Brookside. Directions are on our Brookside office page.
Insurance for child therapy in Brookside
Brookside families can use Missouri Medicaid and several other plans here. We're in network with Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) plans, including Home State Health and Healthy Blue Missouri, and we also accept Aetna and Ambetter. Some of our therapists accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, so ask us which ones. For most children with active Medicaid coverage there is no copay. Call 913-229-5691 with your child's insurance card and our intake team will check your benefits before the first visit. If you're paying on your own or have a plan we're not in network with, our pricing and insurance page lists current rates, and we can provide a superbill you can send to your insurance company.
Frequently asked questions
Where is a child therapist in Brookside, Kansas City, MO?
Fox Child & Family Therapy is at 222 W Gregory Blvd., Suite 120, Kansas City, MO 64114, in the Arvest Bank Building near Wornall Road. We see children, teens and families. Call 913-229-5691.
Do you help with selective mutism in Kansas City?
Yes. At our Brookside office we use gentle, play-based brave talking steps, plus parent coaching and, with your permission, help for your child's school.
Do you offer EMDR for children in Brookside?
Yes. Our therapists are trained in EMDR for children, an evidence-based therapy that helps kids and teens reprocess distressing memories.
What insurance does the Brookside office accept?
We are in network with Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) plans, including Home State Health and Healthy Blue Missouri, plus Aetna and Ambetter. Some therapists accept Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Which neighborhoods does the Brookside office serve?
Families come from Brookside, Waldo, Red Bridge, the Plaza area, Ward Parkway neighborhoods, and Prairie Village and Mission Hills, KS. Telehealth is also available in Kansas and Missouri.
Ready to get started?
Call 913-229-5691 or contact us to request an appointment at our Brookside office. Our intake team will check your child's insurance and match you with a therapist. You can also learn more about child therapy, find directions on our Brookside office page, or read about play therapy in Brookside.