When Should I Consider Therapy or...
When Should I Consider Therapy or Counseling for My Child?
Parent support Circle Podcast by Curtis Leong
S1 · E22
May 3, 2026
15:16
Episode notes

Has your gut been telling you something’s off with your kid? You’re not overreacting — and you’re not alone.

In this episode, Curtis and RJ sit down for one of the most important conversations parents of tweens and teens need to have: when is it time to consider therapy or counseling for your child — and how do you actually make it happen?

RJ opens up about his own experience with his two adult children — Amanda’s quiet withdrawal that snuck up on him slowly, and Josh’s outward anger that he almost wrote off as ‘boys being boys.’ Two very different kids. Two very real wake-up calls.

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • The emotional and behavioral signs that signal your child may need more support
  • Why therapy isn’t just for crisis situations — and the mindset shift that changes everything ... 
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