Kids Therapy (Age 7+)

Helping Kids Thrive Through Creativity & Connection

At Balanced Life Movement, we support children age 7 and up through playful, creative, and evidence-based therapy. Our sessions blend play therapy, creative arts therapy, and movement-based approaches to help kids process emotions, build confidence, and improve emotional regulation.

We specialize in helping kids with:

  • Anxiety, worries, and fears

  • ADHD and challenges with focus

  • Mood swings and big emotions

  • Grief and loss

  • Social skills and behavior challenges

Why Creative Arts Therapy Works So Well for Kids

Children often communicate best through play, movement, and creative expression rather than words alone. Creative Arts Therapy allows kids to express what they feel in a way that feels natural and safe.

Research shows that art, music, and movement:

  • Activate both sides of the brain, improving emotional processing and problem-solving

  • Reduce stress hormones and help regulate the nervous system

  • Build confidence and self-awareness, empowering kids to understand their feelings

  • Provide a safe outlet for anger, grief, and anxiety without needing to “explain” everything verbally

This whole-brain, body-centered approach helps children develop tools they can use in everyday life — at school, at home, and with friends.

What Therapy Looks Like

Sessions are engaging, interactive, and designed for each child’s unique needs. We may use:

  • Games and creative activities to build emotional skills

  • Art and storytelling to process difficult feelings

  • Movement and mindfulness to regulate energy and stress

  • Parent collaboration to support your child’s growth at home

Our goal is to create a safe, supportive space where children can express themselves freely, develop coping skills, and feel understood.

Meet Your Kids & Family Therapists

Vanessa Zocchia, LCAT, R-DMT

Vanessa specializes in supporting parents, new moms, and children through major life transitions and emotional challenges. Her gentle, nurturing approach helps kids feel safe to open up and express themselves, while also empowering parents with tools to support their child’s growth at home.

She has extensive experience helping children manage anxiety and big feelings, families adjust to new sibling dynamics, moms navigate postpartum emotions and identity shifts, and parents strengthen connection and communication with their children.

Vanessa uses Dance/Movement Therapy, play therapy, and mindfulness practices to foster resilience and emotional regulation.

Jennifer Giuglianotti, LCAT, BC-DMT

As the founder of Balanced Life Movement, Jennifer works with children, teens, and families to help them feel grounded, connected, and supported.

Jennifer’s background includes years of experience as an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapist, working with children on the autism spectrum and those with behavioral challenges such as ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).

Her integrative approach combines: Somatic Therapy to calm the nervous system, Dance/Movement therapy to support emotional expression, Creative Arts therapy to help children explore feelings safely, and parent collaboration to build consistency between sessions and home.

Jennifer is passionate about helping kids develop lifelong coping skills, improve communication, and find joy in expressing who they are.

Get Started

Ready to help your child feel more regulated and connected?

Book a Free 15-Minute Consultation
We’ll talk about your child’s needs, answer your questions, and share how we can work together.