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Child & Family Therapy

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Support for the Whole System

When a child is struggling, the ripple effect touches the whole family. Whether it’s anxiety, trauma, behavioral shifts, or emotional disconnection, therapy should never focus solely on the symptoms, it should look at the full picture. That’s why I take a collaborative, systems-informed approach to working with kids and teens ages 9–17.

How It Works

Because kids heal best when families heal together.

Therapy begins with individual sessions with your child, creating a safe, steady space for them to build trust, process what’s hard, and develop tools that work for them. From there, I include family sessions throughout the process. This is because healing is more effective when caregivers are informed, involved, and supported, too.

 

In family sessions, we’ll review progress, explore dynamics, and shape a plan that keeps everyone moving forward. It’s not about placing blame. It’s about building connection, clarity, and consistency,so your child has the environment they need to thrive.

Therapy That’s Rooted, Relational, and Real

Rooted in connection, guided by evidence, and tailored to your family’s needs.

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What I address:

Trauma and PTSD

Anxiety and mood struggles

Grief and loss

Parent-child conflict

Family transitions

School or social difficulties

Emotional regulation challenges

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My Approach

Trauma-informed

Faith-integrated (when desired)

EMDR and TF-CBT

Somatic and experiential methods

Practical strategies for daily life

Regular collaboration with caregivers

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What You Can Expect

Regular check-ins with caregivers

Collaborative progress updates

Safe space for your child to speak freely

Support that fits your family’s values

Direct, honest feedback

Tools you can use between sessions

Faith-welcoming, trauma-informed

You are Not Alone

As a parent or caregiver, you don’t have to figure this out by yourself. Whether things have felt heavy for a while or changes came suddenly, there is help, and there is hope. Therapy can create meaningful change for your child and your family.

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Supporting healing and growth through therapy and coaching, rooted in truth and rising in grace.
Available for in-person sessions in Columbia, TN, and virtual sessions in Tennessee.

 

Amanda Ferrara, LCSW | Rooted & Rising

Psychotherapist, Christian Counselor, and Coach

Licensed Clinical Social Worker #8771 Tennessee

EMDR Clinician, TF-CBT Clinician, Certified Animal Assisted Therapist

1500 Carmack Blvd, Columbia, TN 38401 (by appointment only)

E: amanda@rootedandrisingpractice.com

P: (931) 451-0488 (calls only)

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