Child Counseling: Key Issues Addressed and How It Helps
Understanding the key issues addressed in child counseling, the benefits, and how it supports families....
Rooted Paths Counseling PLLC, located in Johnson City, TN, is a private therapy practice committed to helping families and individuals find steady ground amidst life's transitions. Whether you're facing household challenges or personal growth hurdles, our practice provides a serene environment where children, teens, and families feel heard and supported. We aim to guide you towards grounded connections and clear, purposeful paths forward.
Rebecca Sherfey, LPC-MHSP, IECMH-E®
I provide a warm, judgement-free space for therapy. I offer warm, grounded therapy for kids, teens, young adults, & parents facing big feelings.
Children, Adolescents, and Families
Online, In Person
Compassionate Therapy, Grounded in Understanding
Rooted Paths Counseling PLLC provides client-centered mental health support rooted in empathy, respect, and ethical care. Each session is guided by the belief that healing is a personal journey—and no two experiences are the same.
With a thoughtful and collaborative approach, therapy sessions are tailored to help clients better understand themselves, develop healthier coping strategies, and create meaningful change at their own pace.
A supportive, confidential therapy experience designed to help you, your teen, or child feel understood and supported from the very first session.
A safe, calm, and confidential space where you feel heard and respected.
Therapy grounded in empathy, trust, and professional boundaries.
Transparent conversations about the process, goals and expectations.
Sessions thoughtfully adapted to your unique experiences and needs.
This path focuses on family resilience, skills for healthy communication, and navigating big behaviors with children and teens.
Duration: Short-term (flexible structure)Session Style: Family therapy or parent sessionsFocus Areas: Emotional regulation, communication styles, advocacy,
This path focuses on the child using Play-Based Therapy techniques to navigate big feelings, social skills, anxiety, and more.
Duration: No set time frame (Flexible Structure) Session Style: One-on-one therapy sessionsFocus Areas: Trauma, Emotional Regulation, Anxiety, Grief, Social Skills
This pathway focuses on Teens. Providing a non-judgmental space to navigate the pressures of school, social media, self-esteem, and more.
Duration: No set time frame (Flexible Structure)
Session Style: One-on-one therapy sessions
Focus Areas: Trauma, Emotional clarity, Resilience, Identity, Peer Pressure
This pathway focuses on life for adults, Transition to adulthood, parenthood, or more. A non-judgmental space to talk about life
Duration: Flexible short-term support
Session Style: One-on-one therapy sessions
Focus Areas: Life adjustment, Emotional clarity, Resilience, Self-Discovery
Therapy at Rooted Paths Counseling PLLC emphasizes evidence-based practices and creates a nurturing environment where healing and personal growth can flourish. Sessions are collaborative, respectful, and paced according to your and your family's comfort and needs. The focus is not on quick fixes, but on building insight, emotional resilience, and sustainable well-being, as well as fostering connection and understanding, ensuring that every client feels valued and heard.