Parents: What Can You Do to Support Your Child’s Therapy?

If your child is in therapy, you’ve already taken an important step toward helping them grow and heal. But therapy doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It works best when there’s a team effort between the therapist, the child, and you as the parent or caregiver.

So how can you best support the process?

Here are some practical dos and don’ts to help you support your child’s therapy in a healthy, respectful, and effective way:

DO try to stay in the waiting room during your child’s appointment.

Being physically nearby during therapy sessions (when possible) shows your child that you’re supportive and available. It also provides your child some reassurance to come out of session and see that you're in the waiting room. Your presence matters.

DO make yourself available to talk with the therapist by phone if you cannot attend the appointment.

Life gets busy, and sometimes you can’t be there in person. It’s okay to miss occasionally! Just make sure you’re reachable for a quick call or update. Therapists often have valuable feedback or may want to share observations or ask questions about things happening at home.

DO allow your child privacy between them and the therapist.

One of the most powerful parts of therapy is giving kids a safe space to express themselves openly. That means they need to trust that their conversations with the therapist are private (within the limits of safety). Avoid interrogating or pressing for details. It’s okay not to know everything.

DON’T ask a lot of questions about what your child said in therapy.

After a session, your child may want to talk about it, or they may not. That’s normal. Instead of pushing for details, try open-ended, low-pressure questions like, “How was your session today?” or “Is there anything you'd like to share?” Let them take the lead.

DON’T tell your child what they should or shouldn’t share with the therapist.

Telling your child what to say (or not say) can make therapy feel unsafe or “scripted.” It can send the message that certain thoughts or feelings aren’t okay to talk about. Let your child lead their own process. The therapist is there to help them work through things at their own pace.

DON’T use therapy as a punishment or threat.

Comments like “I’m going to tell your therapist what you did” or “That’s why you need therapy” can turn what should be a supportive experience into something shameful or punitive. Therapy isn’t a consequence—it’s a resource.

DO ask the therapist questions about how you can support your child.

You’re part of your child’s therapeutic journey, even if you’re not in the room. During your routine check-in with the therapist, it's absolutely appropriate to ask questions about your child’s progress, goals, or how you can reinforce what they're learning at home.

DO speak positively about therapy and mental health.

The way you talk about therapy can shape how your child feels about it. Even if they’re struggling or reluctant, keep the tone encouraging. Let them know it’s okay to need help, and it's strong to ask for it.

Therapy is a space for healing, learning, and growth, and parents play a big role in that process. By showing up (literally and emotionally), respecting your child’s privacy, and partnering with their therapist, you’re helping create the kind of safe environment where real progress can happen.

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