Child therapy in Minneapolis, MN
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Therapy in Minneapolis by the numbers
Based on 2748 licensed therapists across the US, including 17 in Minneapolis · Updated July 2026
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What to expect from therapy in Minneapolis
If you're in Minneapolis, MN, what you're dealing with may be tangled up with seasonal depression, community trauma, and cultural adjustment — a good therapist will look at both. Here's how it typically unfolds.
Parent consultation
The therapist will meet with parents first to understand the child's history, current concerns, and family dynamics. This helps create a safe, informed treatment plan.
Getting comfortable
Early sessions with your child are about trust. Younger children often play or draw while they talk; older children and teens may simply chat about their interests at first.
Working on the problem
Once trust is there, sessions target the concern itself — worries, anger, sadness, school problems — with activities and skills suited to your child's age.
Your part at home
Parents usually get regular updates and practical strategies to use at home, since change sticks best when home and therapy pull in the same direction.
Example searches in Minneapolis
Illustrative examples, not real client stories — describe your own situation to see who fits.
"Behavioral issues in my 8-year-old"
Situation: A family in Minneapolis dealing with their child's aggressive behavior, defiance, and emotional outbursts
Example match: Connected with a child therapist using play therapy and parent coaching, available for family sessions
"Anxious child therapist in Minneapolis"
Situation: Parents in Minneapolis whose child has stomachaches before school and struggles to separate at drop-off
Example match: Matched with a child therapist using CBT and parent coaching for childhood anxiety
"Child therapist for tantrums in Minneapolis"
Situation: Parents in Minneapolis whose five-year-old has meltdowns several times a day and struggles at preschool
Example match: Matched with a child therapist who combines play therapy with parent coaching
Finding a child therapist or counselor in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis, a child's struggles sometimes sit where two cultures meet. A therapist who respects the family's background — and ideally speaks its language — makes it easier for parents to take part. Most child therapists start by meeting the parents, alone or with the child, then suggest a plan — often weekly sessions for a set period, with regular check-ins on progress.
Family sessions may also be recommended to address dynamics at home that affect the child. Behavioral therapy for younger children often works through the parents: parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) and parent training help with defiance and tantrums by coaching parents in the moment.
Child therapy in Minneapolis, MN: the local picture
In Minneapolis, 2 of 17 therapists on FindSupport work with children (12%); start with those profiles and widen the search if none fits. The share of therapists who work with children is 12% in Minneapolis, against 7% in Saint Paul and 4% in Rochester. Next to the 12% for child therapy, Minneapolis profiles show 12% with couples and 6% with families.
Typical fees in Minneapolis, $90–$190 per session, are below the $90–$200 in Rochester; whichever city you choose for child therapy, ask about insurance and sliding-scale fees. One of the 17 therapists listed in Minneapolis mentions online sessions (6%). Online parent sessions are a practical option even when your child's own sessions are in person.
Questions to ask a child therapist
Big reactions that seem out of proportion — long meltdowns, aggression toward siblings, or panic at being apart from you — are worth discussing with a professional if they've lasted for weeks. Persistent worry, frequent stomachaches before school, or a return to behaviors your child had outgrown are common indicators.
Check fees and insurance up front — child therapy often runs weekly for a few months. If you need testing for ADHD, autism or a learning difference, look for a child psychologist who does evaluations; a therapist can usually refer you to one. If you've recently moved to Minneapolis, ask whether the therapist works with adjustment after relocation, and how they'd involve the new school. Reading two or three child therapist profiles in Minneapolis side by side — focus areas, approach, fees — is often the quickest way to a short list.
Child therapy near Minneapolis, MN: other cities and video sessions
About 24% of the therapists FindSupport lists in Minnesota are based in Minneapolis (17 of 72). If none of them fits for child therapy, the rest of the state is a video call away. Beyond Minnesota, Cedar Rapids, IA lists 13, 8% of whom work with children; Des Moines, IA lists 11, 9% of whom work with children. A therapist there can take you on for child therapy by video only with a Minnesota license, so check before you write.
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Find child therapy help in Minneapolis →Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see a child therapist online in Minnesota?
Yes. Online child therapy works well for many people. The therapist needs to be licensed in Minnesota (where you are during the session), so they don't have to be based nearby. In Minneapolis, one of the 17 listed therapists mentions online sessions. Teens often find video easier to fit around school, while younger children usually start in person.
How many therapists does FindSupport list in Minneapolis for child therapy?
17 therapists based in Minneapolis are listed, and 12% of them work with children (2 profiles). Describe what you're dealing with and we'll surface the Minneapolis therapists who fit.
Where else in Minnesota can I find a child therapist?
Elsewhere in Minnesota, FindSupport lists 28 therapists in Saint Paul, 7% of whom work with children; 27 therapists in Rochester, 4% of whom work with children. Therapists licensed in Minnesota can see you by video wherever in the state they're based, so distance matters less than fit.
How much does child counseling cost in Minneapolis, MN?
Expect about $90–$190 per session for child therapy in Minneapolis. For a sense of scale, twelve weekly sessions at that rate come to about $1,080–$2,280 before insurance or sliding-scale discounts. Insurance, sliding-scale fees and less frequent sessions can bring that down; ask before the first appointment.
At what age should a child start therapy?
Children as young as 3-4 can benefit from play therapy. For older children and teens, talk therapy and CBT are effective. If you're noticing behavioral changes, it's never too early to consult a child therapist.
What should I tell my child's school?
That's up to you. Some families share nothing; others ask the therapist to talk with a teacher or school counselor so strategies at home and school line up. A therapist will only contact the school with your permission, usually in writing.
Can my teenager see a therapist without me?
Rules on minors' consent vary by state, and many teens do better with some privacy in sessions. Most therapists agree up front with parents and teens what will be shared and what stays private.
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