Child Therapy in Overland Park, KS
Fox Child & Family Therapy helps children and teens in Overland Park, KS, at our office at 7223 W. 95th Street, Overland Park, KS 66212, near Metcalf Avenue. We help with anxiety, big emotions, behavior at home or school, grief and family changes, and parents are involved every step of the way. Call 913-229-5691 to get started.
What is child therapy?
Child therapy is mental health care built for how kids actually think and grow. Instead of asking a seven-year-old to explain their feelings, we meet them where they are, often through play, and we bring parents into the process so progress carries over at home.
For school-age kids and teens, that can mean learning to notice the thoughts and feelings behind a behavior and practicing coping skills that fit their age. Read more about our approach on the main child therapy page.
Who we help
Parents in Overland Park reach out to us when their child or teen is:
- Frequently anxious, avoiding school or activities, or stuck on worries
- Having angry outbursts, trouble following directions or constant power struggles
- Missing social cues or having a hard time making and keeping friends
- Grieving, or adjusting to divorce, a move or another big change
- Feeling down, withdrawn or not like themselves
What sessions look like
We start by meeting with you, the parent, for an intake. You tell us what's going on, what you've already tried and what you hope will change, and we build a plan around your child.
From there, sessions are 50 minutes. Depending on your child's age and needs, some time may be one-on-one with the therapist and some may include you. When a child or teen meets individually, the therapist gives you general updates on progress while protecting the privacy that helps older kids open up. Many families also get practical coaching on how to respond to meltdowns, worry and defiance at home.
Every child is different, so the length of therapy varies. Your therapist will give you an estimate after the initial assessment.
Why Overland Park families choose Fox
- Children, teens and families are all we do. Our therapists share a focus on child development.
- Real tools for parents. Our goal is for you to leave with skills you can keep using long after therapy ends.
- Play therapy for younger kids. Play therapy is offered at our Overland Park office, and our approach is playful and parent-involved.
- Central location. Our office is on the 95th Street corridor in central Johnson County, with parking in front and behind the building.
- In person or telehealth. Telehealth is available for families in Kansas and Missouri when a drive doesn't fit your week.
Nearby areas we serve
The Overland Park office serves families in central Overland Park, Prairie Village, Leawood, Lenexa, Merriam and Shawnee. Step-by-step directions are on our Overland Park office page. Younger children often do well with play therapy in Overland Park.
Insurance for child therapy in Overland Park
Overland Park families can use Kansas coverage here. We're in network with Kansas Medicaid (KanCare), including Sunflower Health Plan, Healthy Blue and UHC Community Plan, 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 can I find a child therapist in Overland Park, KS?
Fox Child & Family Therapy sees children, teens and families at 7223 W. 95th Street, Overland Park, KS 66212, near Metcalf Avenue. Call 913-229-5691 to schedule.
What can child therapy help with?
Child therapy can help with anxiety, big feelings, tantrums and meltdowns, behavior challenges, grief, trauma and family changes like divorce or a move.
Do you see teens in Overland Park?
Yes. We work with children, teens and their families, and parents stay involved in their child's care.
What insurance do you accept for child therapy in Overland Park?
We are in network with Kansas Medicaid (KanCare), including Sunflower Health Plan, Healthy Blue and UHC Community Plan, plus Aetna and Ambetter. Our intake team checks your benefits before the first visit.
How long does child therapy take?
It depends on your child's needs and goals. Your child's therapist will give you an estimated length of therapy after the initial assessment.
Ready to get started?
Call 913-229-5691 or contact us to request an appointment at our Overland Park 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 Overland Park office page, or read about play therapy in Overland Park.