Supporting Growth. Building Resilience. Expert Child & Teen Counseling in Ankeny, IA.

Help your child navigate the tough stuff. We offer the proactive support they need to develop confidence and emotional intelligence.

Call Now: 515-705-0174

Being a kid today is complicated. They're developing their sense of self, figuring out social groups, and constantly managing big feelings they don't have words for yet.

You might notice subtle shifts: new struggles with friends, moodiness that lasts too long, difficulty focusing, or just seeming "off." These moments are normal, but they are also signals that your child could benefit from a dedicated space to process their world.

At Full Heart Family Therapy, we give children and teens the tools to understand their emotions and build the mental strength for a healthy future. We provide a neutral, supportive expert to help them turn challenging moments into lifelong skills.

Supporting Your Child through Every Challenge

Anxiety & Worry

Help managing fears, reducing overwhelm, and developing calming strategies for everyday stressors.

Social Skills & Peer Pressure

Building confidence in friendships, navigating group dynamics, and learning to stand up for themselves.

Self-Esteem & Confidence

Fostering a strong sense of self-worth, embracing their unique strengths, and overcoming self-doubt.

Family Changes & Transitions

Support through divorce, grief, relocation, or other significant life adjustments.

Emotional Regulation & Anger

Learning to understand and express big feelings in healthy ways, reducing outbursts, and finding inner calm.

Stress & School Challenges

Developing coping mechanisms for academic pressure, improving focus, and managing overwhelm related to school.

Your Child's Next Chapter:

Confidence and Resilience

You want your child to walk into their future feeling capable, calm, and ready for whatever life throws at them. The challenges they face right now, the anxieties, the low self-esteem, the anger, don't have to define them. Therapy gives them the mental toolkit to process their world, leading to better focus in school, healthier relationships with friends and family, and genuine self-confidence.

Clinical Excellence Meets Compassion. Your Beliefs, Your Path.

Finding the right therapist is essential. Our team is trained in the clinical approaches proven to work best with children and teens struggling with anxiety, trauma, and emotional regulation.

We respect your family’s values. We effectively help all children and teens grow—regardless of their spiritual background.

If your faith is important to your family, we are also uniquely equipped to provide Christian Counseling. This option seamlessly integrates the best clinical practices with principles of grace and hope, helping your child build confidence and identity in alignment with your beliefs.

Call Now: 515-705-0174