The number of evidence-based psychotherapies that are available is increasing. The Effective Child Therapy website explains which types of therapy have evidence for specific problems.

There is evidence that CBT, DBT, IPT and family therapy are effective for a wide range of mental health challenges and disorders in children, youth, and adults. Other types of therapy have less research behind them but may still be helpful. For example, art therapy can be effective for children who have great difficulty talking about their problems. It is also possible to adapt an evidence-based therapy for a particular child.