Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Support for Children, Teens, and Families After Trauma

Traumatic experiences can affect how young people feel, think, behave, and connect with others. Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a structured, evidence-based treatment designed to help children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, while involving supportive caregivers in the healing process.

What TF-CBT Involves

TF-CBT combines trauma-sensitive education, practical coping strategies, and gradual processing of difficult memories at a pace that feels manageable. Sessions are tailored to each child’s developmental needs and may include individual time with the child, caregiver sessions, and shared family sessions when appropriate.

Throughout treatment, clients and caregivers can work on:

• Understanding common responses to trauma

• Managing overwhelming feelings and stress reactions

• Building coping, relaxation, and problem-solving skills

• Strengthening communication, safety, and trust within the family

The Role of Caregivers

Caregivers are an important part of the TF-CBT model. They receive support and tools of their own, helping them understand their child’s experiences, respond with confidence, and reinforce healthy coping skills at home.

Getting Started

Healing does not require a young person or family to have all the answers. Our therapists provide a compassionate, structured space to begin building resilience, restoring connection, and moving toward hope.