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. 

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"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.

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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.

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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.

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Here’s What Taking the Next Step Looks Like


01.

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.

02.

Connect
We'll follow up by phone or email to go over the details, answer your questions, and confirm scheduling

03.

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.

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What Parents Ask Before Starting Therapy With Us

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.