A Supportive Place to Begin
Individual & Group Counseling, Play Therapy, and Art Therapy for Children, Teens & Young Adults in Lancaster, PA
You've Noticed the Change.
You Just Don't Know What to Do Next.
People come to therapy for many reasons. You might be a parent who’s worried about your child’s emotions, behavior, or recent changes. You might be a teen feeling overwhelmed by school, relationships, or expectations. You might be a young adult navigating college, work, identity, or the weight of past experiences.
Whatever brings you here, you don’t need to have everything figured out, or even know exactly what to say, to begin.
At Cool Creek Counseling in Lancaster, PA, you’ll find support that’s thoughtful, developmentally attuned, and designed for children, teens, and young adults into their mid to late 20s. The goal is simple: to help you feel understood, steadier, and more confident navigating what’s in front of you.
"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen."
—Brené Brown
What Changes When You Have the Right Support
You understand what's happening for your child instead of guessing.
Your child has a space where big feelings make sense instead of feeling like too much.
Sessions feel like connection, not one more thing to get through.
Therapy That Meets You Where You Are
Your therapy should fit you, not the other way around. For children, this often means expressing thoughts and feelings through play or creative work when words are hard to find. For teens and young adults, therapy often looks more like conversation, reflection, skill‑building, and understanding patterns, while still leaving room for creativity and flexibility.
If you’re a teen or young adult reaching out on your own, you’re welcome here. If you’re a caregiver helping someone else get started or looking for support in your parenting, you’re welcome too.
We’re Therapists Who Specialize
in Kids, Teens and Young Adults
You'll work with a licensed therapist who uses evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches such as play therapy, art therapy, EMDR, and individual counseling for children, teens and young adults, or support and education for parents. Sessions are shaped around your goals, your pace, and what feels most helpful for you. When it's helpful, caregivers or support systems can be part of the process, while still honoring your child or teen's autonomy, voice, and goals.
Specialized Support for Every Stage of Growth
Whether your child needs play therapy, art therapy, EMDR, or individual counseling, we'll help you find the right fit. Play therapy supports children ages 3 to 12 through the language they already speak: movement and imagination. Art therapy offers another way in for kids, teens, and adults who process better through creating than talking. EMDR and trauma-informed care support all ages working through bigger, harder experiences. In-person and online telehealth appointments are both available for Pennsylvania residents.
Here’s What Taking the Next Step Looks Like
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Reach Out
Fill out our contact form and share a bit about what's bringing you here. Our office coordinator will follow up by email to help match you with the right therapist and check current availability.
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Connect
We'll follow up by phone or email to go over the details, answer your questions, and confirm scheduling
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Begin Together
From there, we'll send getting started paperwork so you're all set to start building a plan around your goals and your pace.
What Parents Ask Before Starting 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, including Circle of Security Parenting, an evidence-based program that helps parents better understand their child’s emotional needs and strengthen connection. Our therapists provide individualized care using approaches such as individual counseling, play therapy, art therapy, virtual therapy, group therapy/workshops 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, parenting support 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
You don't Have to Carry This Alone
Starting therapy can feel intimidating. Reaching out doesn't mean you're committing to everything. It simply opens a conversation. You'll have the chance to share what you're looking for and be matched with a therapist who feels like a good fit.