Specialized Care

Child & Teen Therapy — Specialized Support for Young People

Children and teens face unique pressures — anxiety, social stress, trauma, family changes, and more. Connections Counseling offers specialized, age-appropriate therapy for children and adolescents in Orem, Murray, and online across Utah. Our therapists help young people process their feelings, build resilience, and thrive. Free 30-minute consultations; insurance accepted.

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Why specialized therapy for children and teens?

Children and adolescents experience the world differently than adults — and they need therapists who understand that. Our child and teen therapists are trained in age-appropriate modalities that meet young people where they are, helping them process emotions, build coping skills, and navigate the challenges of growing up.

Our approach

We use play therapy, sand tray therapy, art therapy, CBT, DBT skills, and family-inclusive approaches depending on the child's age and needs. Parents and caregivers are kept informed and can be actively involved in the process — or not, based on the teen's needs and autonomy.

What to expect

Start with a free 30-minute consultation (parent/guardian + child welcome). We'll match your child or teen with a therapist who fits their personality and needs. Sessions are 53 minutes and can be in-person or online.

Insurance & access

We accept Select Health, BCBS, DMBA, and EMI Health. Available in Orem, Murray, and online across Utah.

Who this helps

Find the therapist who's right for you

Take our quick, private assessment — answer a few simple questions and we'll match you with the Connections therapist best suited to what you're going through. About two minutes, and your answers never leave your device.

Prefer to talk it through first?

Specialists in this area

Therapists who provide this care

Portrait of Conner Dunn, AMFT at Connections Counseling

Conner Dunn

AMFT

Child Therapist · Murray

Children (12 & under)Anxiety & StressDepression & Low Mood
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Portrait of Audrey Delatorre, MFT Intern at Connections Counseling

Audrey Delatorre

MFT Intern

Therapist (Intern) / Admin Assistant · Murray & Orem

Children (12 & under)Teens & AdolescentsADHD
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Portrait of Nikki Christensen, AMFT at Connections Counseling

Nikki Christensen

AMFT

Therapist · Murray

Teens & AdolescentsPre-Marital CounselingMarriage & Couples Therapy
Accepting new clientsBook with NikkiView Full Bio
Portrait of Becky Hinchcliff, LCSW at Connections Counseling

Becky Hinchcliff

LCSW

Therapist · Murray

Teens & AdolescentsAnxiety & StressFamily & Co-Parenting
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Portrait of Christopher Knox, CMHC at Connections Counseling

Christopher Knox

CMHC

Therapist (Online) · Online

Children (12 & under)Teens & AdolescentsAnxiety & Stress
Portrait of Danielle Mansfield, MFT Intern at Connections Counseling

Danielle Mansfield

MFT Intern

Therapist (Intern) · Murray & Orem

Children (12 & under)Teens & AdolescentsMarriage & Couples Therapy
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Portrait of Tegan Binford, ACMHC at Connections Counseling

Tegan Binford

ACMHC

Therapist · Murray

Teens & AdolescentsTrauma & PTSDPornography & Sexual Addiction Recovery
Accepting new clientsBook with TeganView Full Bio
Portrait of Chris Pierce, CMHC, NCC at Connections Counseling

Chris Pierce

CMHC, NCC

Therapist, Trauma and Mood Disorders, Behavioral Sleep Medicine · Orem

Teens & AdolescentsTrauma & PTSDDepression & Low Mood
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Portrait of Chris De la Vega, AMFT, CSAT-Candidate at Connections Counseling

Chris De la Vega

AMFT, CSAT-Candidate

Therapist · Orem

Teens & AdolescentsPornography & Sexual Addiction RecoveryMarriage & Couples Therapy
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Portrait of Lauren Heywood, MFT Intern at Connections Counseling

Lauren Heywood

MFT Intern

Therapist (Intern) · Murray

Teens & AdolescentsChildren (12 & under)Relationship Anxiety
Not accepting new clientsGet on the waitlistView Full Bio
Portrait of Chris Adams, LMFT, CSAT, RDX-S at Connections Counseling

Chris Adams

LMFT, CSAT, RDX-S

Administrative Director / Therapist · Murray

Children (12 & under)Teens & AdolescentsRelationship Anxiety
Not accepting new clientsGet on the waitlistView Full Bio

Frequently Asked Questions

We typically work with children ages 4 and up, depending on readiness. Play therapy is especially effective for younger children who may not yet have the words for their feelings.

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We Help Verify Your Benefits

We take the stress out of billing. We'll verify your insurance and review copays with you before your first visit.

Select Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield
DMBA
EMI Health
Out-of-Network Superbills

Find the therapist who's right for you

Take our quick, private assessment — answer a few simple questions and we'll match you with the Connections therapist best suited to what you're going through. About two minutes, and your answers never leave your device.

Prefer to talk it through first?