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Child Counseling
AGES 6 AND UP
It can be so difficult to see your child struggle.
Maybe you are noticing your child …
Has frequent tantrums, gets destructive, or hits people when angry.
Doesn’t listen and refuse to do as they are told.
Lies cheats or blames others.
Is doing poorly in school and has frequent problems with behavior or paying attention in class.
Has a lot of trouble interacting with others or struggles to make friends.
Seems to have excessive worrying or struggles with separation anxiety or clinginess.
Talks about themselves in a very negative way “I’m dumb”, “No one likes me” or gives up easily and says, “I can’t do it’.
Refuses to talk, withdraws, or shuts down.
Is dealing with a stressful situation in life, such as bullying, divorce, a new sibling, a move to a new city or school, or dealing with loss and grief.
If any of these things are true for your child, and you have a gut feeling that it’s time to get help, you’re in the right place. Keep reading to see if I might be the best fit for your child’s needs.
MY APPROACH WORKING WITH CHILDREN
I provide a safe, fun, and supportive environment where your child can express themselves, learn to manage their emotions, resist impulsive behavior, and build confidence.
My approach to therapy with kids is individualized for every child I work with. Whether they are facing emotional or behavioral challenges, I am here to help them thrive.
In therapy with your child, I use child-specific techniques including:
Play-based techniques
Art-based techniques
Bibliotherapy (the use of books and stories in therapy)
Calming and Relaxation training
Mindfulness
Breathwork
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-for children
Role-Playing
Modeling
Skill-building (Focus, Self-control, Communication, Critical Thinking, Perspective-Taking, Taking on challenges, Assertive training).
As a therapist, I can help your child work through difficult situations, learn coping skills to manage strong feelings, learn to communicate better, and learn to make better decisions. I also help them learn how to be resilient and confident in their own power to achieve great things in life.
“it’s about building a mindset capable to achieve anything.”
I also enjoy working with autism spectrum diagnoses, ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-injurious behaviors, learning difficulties, bedtime and picky eaters, sexual orientation, sibling rivalry, parent-child connection, blended families or with step-parenting, effects of divorce, grief and loss, bullying, and trauma.
My primary goal is to help kids DISCOVER, GROW, AND TRANSFORM!
A note on child counseling
I integrate parents and caregivers when necessary to reinforce and motivate lasting changes. I also offer parenting support counseling to help parents create some new parenting strategies when necessary, help them communicate, and understand their child’s unique needs.
Your child has incredible gifts, strengths, & potential
I’M HERE TO HELP THEM DISCOVER IT.