Child and Family Counseling
At Abil-OT Kids Therapy, we understand that emotional wellness is just as important as physical development. Our licensed counselors help children and teens navigate challenges like anxiety, emotional regulation, trauma, and behavioral struggles in a safe and supportive environment.
What We Support
Emotional regulation
Anxiety, worry, and sadness
Social and friendship difficulties
Behavior challenges
Trauma and big life changes
Self-esteem and confidence
We’re here to walk alongside your child and family—empowering growth, resilience, and healthy coping skills.
Nurturing Young Minds: Comprehensive Care and Counseling
Why Families Choose Us
Experienced, Licensed Therapists
Customized care plans for each child
Parent involvement encouraged
Flexible appointment times
Multiple locations and virtual options
Ready to take the next step? Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how our child and family counseling services can benefit your child.
“Abil-OT Kid’s Therapy has been a lifesaver for our family. Our son was struggling with anxiety, social skills, and regulation. The therapists at Abil-OT were incredibly patient, understanding, and effective. They provided us with practical tools and strategies to help him feel more confident and capable. We are so grateful for their support and guidance." — Mark P
Meet Our Providers
Kayla, LCMHC-A
Kayla has worked with youth for over 10 years and is passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing. She is excited to have found her niche as a mental health counselor. Her previous experience includes outdoor and classroom education along with para-professional mental health roles and counseling.
She values person centered and goal oriented treatment. Kayla uses the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) framework and with customized approaches to help patients and their parents achieve their goals. She also includes somatic, play, and expressive arts approaches into sessions.
Kayla is passionate about supporting children and their families. She hopes to soon complete training for Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and continue exploring somatic, play, and expressive arts techniques.
In her free time she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time in nature
Carmelia, LCSW-A
Carmelia Ward is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate and a compassionate, empathetic mental health therapist with experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, life transitions, adjustments and stress.
She believes in meeting clients where they are and creating a safe, supportive space for healing and personal growth from a whole-person perspective. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in helping clients build emotional resilience, self-awareness, and healthy coping tools.
Outside of therapy, Carmelia enjoys journaling, creative writing, embracing art in many forms, spending time in nature, yoga, trail walking and cherishing moments with those she loves.
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