Child Therapy in Gladstone, MO
Fox Child & Family Therapy helps children, teens and families at our Gladstone office, 2900 NE 60th Street, Suite 206, near North Oak Trafficway. We help kids with anxiety, worry, behavior challenges and family stress, in person or by telehealth, and parents are part of their child's care. Call 913-229-5691 to get started.
What is child therapy?
Child therapy is therapy shaped around how kids and teens grow. With younger children we often use play. With school-age kids and teens we may help them notice what they're thinking and feeling and practice coping skills. Parents stay involved throughout. More on our main child therapy page.
Who we help
Gladstone-area parents reach out when their child or teen is:
- Anxious, worrying a lot or avoiding school, activities or new situations
- Having outbursts, defiance or trouble following directions
- Struggling with friendships or self-esteem
- Feeling sad, withdrawn or irritable
- Coping with grief, a divorce or another family change
Help for anxious kids
Anxiety in children doesn't always look like worry. It can look like stomachaches before school, meltdowns at bedtime, endless "what if" questions or refusing to try something new. In therapy, your child learns to recognize those feelings and practice small, manageable steps toward the things that scare them. You'll learn how to support those steps at home without accidentally feeding the worry. Read more about our counseling for anxiety.
What sessions look like
We start with a parent intake to understand your child and set goals together. Sessions are 50 minutes. Some time may be with your child alone, and some may include you. With older kids and teens, the therapist gives you general updates while protecting the privacy that helps them open up. Your therapist will give you an estimated length of therapy after the initial assessment.
Why Gladstone families choose Fox
- Children, teens and families are our only focus.
- Practical tools for parents, so progress continues at home.
- In person or telehealth. Telehealth is available for families in Missouri and Kansas on weeks when getting to the office is hard.
- Convenient Northland location off North Oak Trafficway, with quick access from I-29 and I-35.
Nearby areas we serve
The Gladstone office serves families in Gladstone, Briarcliff, Pleasant Valley and North Kansas City. Younger children may be a good fit for play therapy in Gladstone. Directions are on our Gladstone office page.
Insurance for child therapy in Gladstone
Gladstone families can use Missouri coverage 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. 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 Gladstone, MO?
Fox Child & Family Therapy sees children, teens and families at 2900 NE 60th Street, Suite 206, Gladstone, MO 64119, near North Oak Trafficway. Call 913-229-5691.
Can therapy help my child's anxiety?
Child therapy can help kids recognize anxious feelings and practice small, manageable steps, and parents learn how to support those steps at home.
What insurance does the Gladstone office accept?
We are in network with Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) plans, including Home State Health and Healthy Blue Missouri, plus Aetna and Ambetter.
Do you offer telehealth in Gladstone?
Yes. Telehealth is available for families in Missouri and Kansas. Call 913-229-5691 to schedule.
Ready to get started?
Call 913-229-5691 or contact us to request an appointment at our Gladstone 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 Gladstone office page, or read about play therapy in Gladstone.