Parenting
Tonya Ratliff
August 17, 2025
Faith-informed child & adolescent counseling in Shelby Township and across all of Michigan, offered in person or virtually, to help navigate anxiety, grief, behavior changes, and family transitions with age-appropriate support.
Child and teen counseling at Trinity Family Counseling Center provides a space for young people to explore emotions, build coping skills, and express themselves in healthy ways. Our therapists are trained to work with youth ages 12+ using evidence-based methods that are developmentally appropriate and family-aware.
We help your child process what they’re feeling, gain confidence, and develop the emotional tools they need to thrive at home, in school, and beyond.
Who We Help
We work with kids and teens ages 12 and up who are struggling emotionally, behaviorally, or socially. Whether your child is experiencing anxiety, grief, school stress, or family conflict, we’ll help them feel heard and supported.
Common reasons people seek child and adolescent counseling include:
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Call or message us to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation.
We’ll pair you with the therapist best suited to your needs, goals, & personality.
Come as you are. We’ll meet you there—and help you move forward.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating. That’s why we keep it simple.
Confidentiality helps children and adolescents feel safe enough to open up. When a child trusts their counselor, they are more likely to share honestly, explore emotions, and make meaningful progress.
Counseling for minors includes confidentiality, but the level of parent involvement depends on your child’s age and developmental needs. Before counseling begins, the counselor and parent/guardian will discuss what communication will look like and what to expect.
Yes. With younger children, counselors often communicate more with parents about general themes and progress. With older teens, privacy is typically greater to support trust and openness.
Yes. Confidentiality must be broken if there is a safety concern or if required by law, such as:
Yes. If there is information that impacts your child’s safety, the counselor will share what is necessary with the parent/guardian.
Yes. Parents are welcome to share information at any time that may be helpful. Parent meetings or phone consultations can be scheduled when a more in-depth discussion is needed.
At Trinity, we are committed to supporting younger clients while honoring confidentiality. We recognize it can be difficult for parents not to know every detail, and we deeply appreciate the trust families place in us. We work to encourage open communication between children and parents as a part of their counseling experience.
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