Child therapy in Saint Paul, MN
Two of the 28 therapists listed in Saint Paul work with children. Compare their profiles and reach out when you're ready, or look online across Minnesota.
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Therapy in Saint Paul by the numbers
Based on 2748 licensed therapists across the US, including 28 in Saint Paul · Updated July 2026
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What to expect from therapy in Saint Paul
If you're in Saint Paul, MN, what you're dealing with may be tangled up with coping with long winters, navigating a diverse cultural landscape, and finding work-life balance in a government and education hub — a good therapist will look at both. Here's how it typically unfolds.
Hearing the family's story
Before working with your child, the therapist gathers background from you — development, school, recent changes — and may ask for input from teachers with your permission.
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.
Methods that fit the age
Play therapy is common for young children; school-age children and teens often work with CBT, art or talk therapy. The therapist explains which approach they're using and why.
Parent involvement
Parents are typically involved in the process — through regular updates, family sessions, or learning strategies to support their child at home.
Example searches in Saint Paul
Illustrative examples, not real client stories — describe your own situation to see who fits.
"My child won't go to school in Saint Paul"
Situation: Parents in Saint Paul whose child is refusing to attend school due to anxiety and social difficulties
Example match: Matched with a child psychologist specializing in school refusal and anxiety
"Teen therapy in Saint Paul for depression"
Situation: Parents concerned about their teenager's withdrawal, declining grades, and mood changes
Example match: Matched with an adolescent specialist experienced in teen depression, offering both individual and family sessions
"Child therapist for tantrums in Saint Paul"
Situation: Parents in Saint Paul 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
Child counseling across cultures and languages in Saint Paul
Parents often feel they should be able to fix things on their own. Many children in Saint Paul grow up between cultures and languages, and the gap between expectations at home and at school can be a quiet source of stress for them and their parents. Asking a child therapist in Saint Paul for help is part of looking after your child, not a sign you've failed.
For teens, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills teach ways to handle intense emotions and conflict. Cognitive behavioral approaches suit older children and teens, especially for anxiety, low mood and anger.
Child therapy in Saint Paul, MN: the local picture
Of the 28 therapists FindSupport lists in Saint Paul, 2 work with children: 7% of the local list. The 7% in Saint Paul compares with 4% in Rochester and 12% in Minneapolis. Next to the 7% for child therapy, Saint Paul profiles show 4% with couples and 4% with families.
The Saint Paul listings show online sessions on 1 of 28 profiles, about 4%. Video sessions tend to suit older children and teens better than young children, who usually do best in a room with toys and art materials. Child therapy in Saint Paul usually runs $90–$200 per session; insurance or a sliding scale can lower that, so ask early.
When to look for a child counselor
If your child only opens up at bedtime, or behavior gets worse in your busiest work weeks, that's useful information for a therapist. Many parents wonder whether a problem is "just a phase". If it has lasted several weeks, is getting worse, or affects school or home life, it's worth a conversation with a child therapist.
Notice how the therapist talks to your child in the first meeting: warmth and patience matter as much as credentials. Look for experience with your child's specific concern, whether that's anxiety, ADHD, behavior, trauma or grief. Ask how the therapist helps families keep routines, activity and outdoor time going through the darker months. Before you write to anyone, compare a few child therapist profiles in Saint Paul: the specialties, methods and fees they list narrow the field fast.
Widening the search for child therapy past Saint Paul
Across Minnesota, FindSupport lists 72 therapists in 3 cities, and the 28 in Saint Paul are the most of any of them: a wider pool for child therapy if you're open to video sessions.
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 Saint Paul →Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be involved in my child's therapy?
Usually, yes. Child therapists typically meet with parents at the start and check in regularly. How much from your child's sessions is shared with you is agreed up front — especially with older children and teens, who need some privacy to open up.
Can a child have anxiety or depression?
Yes. Children can have anxiety disorders and depression, though they often show it differently from adults — through irritability, stomachaches, clinginess, school refusal or losing interest in play. Both are treatable, and it helps to start early.
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.
How many therapists does FindSupport list in Saint Paul for child therapy?
28 therapists based in Saint Paul are listed, and 7% of them work with children (2 profiles). Start with those, then widen the search to online therapists across Minnesota if Saint Paul doesn't have the right fit.
Where else in Minnesota can I find a child therapist?
Try Rochester and Minneapolis: FindSupport lists 27 therapists in Rochester, 4% of whom work with children; 17 therapists in Minneapolis, 12% of whom work with children. For video sessions, the therapist needs a Minnesota license, not an address nearby.
How much does child therapy cost in Saint Paul?
Sessions in Saint Paul usually run $90–$200. For a sense of scale, twelve weekly sessions at that rate come to about $1,080–$2,400 before insurance or sliding-scale discounts. Insurance, sliding-scale fees and less frequent sessions can bring that down; ask before the first appointment.
Can I get child counseling online in Minnesota?
Yes — video sessions work well for most concerns. The therapist needs to be licensed in Minnesota (where you are during the session), so they don't have to be based nearby. In Saint Paul, one of the 28 listed therapists mentions online sessions. Online parent sessions are a practical option even when your child's own sessions are in person.
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