AYCC provides individual and family counseling to Arlington residents whose presenting problems involve children or adolescents ages 3 to 21. Children learn and develop through a wide range of activities and experiences. AYCC approaches each child and family in a flexible manner, working with clients to find the mode that works best for them. This process involves an intake assessment – gathering individual background information, family history, level of current functioning, problem areas and strengths – resulting in a treatment plan. Common areas of concern that people bring to AYCC are: anxiety, depression, parent-child conflicts, family changes such as divorce or loss, alcohol or substance abuse, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, major mental illness, school adjustment, social relationships, and behavioral concerns. Modalities available at AYCC include: talking therapy that is cognitive or insight oriented, play therapy, expressive therapy, sandtray therapy, motivational interviewing, and social skills training. Emphasis is placed on involvement with both parents and children, based on the idea that neither parent nor child is at fault for problems within the family.