My services will support your child's needs first and foremost.
PLAY THERAPY
Play is the universal language of children. Nondirective Child-Center Play Therapy allows children to use play to process complex emotions and circumstances. Play therapy allows toys to be a child’s words. Developmentally, play therapy is a more effective approach than talk therapy for ages 3-12. Depending on the child, I may use a more directive approach should it be better suited for their treatment goals or maturity level.
TALK THERAPY
Traditional talk therapy is suitable for children 13+. I utilize creative modalities with adolescents and young adults. Art allows clients to express themselves fully when processing past trauma or challenging circumstances. I typically use Internal Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working with adolescents, teens, and young adults. When working with anxiety disorders or OCD I utilize Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy.
PARENT COACHING
As a Certified Positive Discipline Early Childhood Educator, I am passionate about the parent-child relationship. Discipline means to teach. I help parents effectively teach their children to engage in adaptive behaviors. I use Child-Parent Relationship Therapy and Filial Therapy to help parents communicate with their children in a way that is developmentally appropriate. I assist parents in engaging in effective interactions with their children to develop and maintain a secure attachment.
"A child needs encouragement like a plant needs water." Rudolph Dreikurs
Therapy and counseling have the power to transform every individual for the better. Using the tools therapy provides, individuals have the potential to reach their goals.
I approach every client as the individual they are and take time to specifically cater my services to a client’s unique needs. My hope is that our time together will help you develop the bridge from where you are to where you would like to be.
FAQs
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The first session will be an initial intake with the parents or young adult to discuss presenting concerns, history, and goals.
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A typical session will depend on your child’s needs and maturity level. Some children require strict play therapy while others benefit from traditional talk therapy. I can assure you that all sessions will have an element of creativity incorporated.
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Confidentiality is important to maintain a strong therapeutic rapport. That said, parents are a very important part of the process. For younger clients I will schedule a parent session every few sessions with a child to ensure you are aware of their progress. For older children I encourage parent sessions take place with the child present to preserve the therapeutic rapport. For young adults (18+) I will only communicate with parents if it is the client’s wish.
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Sessions are typically weekly or bi-weekly and last 50 minutes. Initial intakes are 60 minutes.
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I do provide in-person and virtual sessions. I recommend in-person sessions, especially for play therapy clients. I often meet with parents virtually to accommodate their schedule.
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I do not accept insurance, in order to avoid ever-changing regulations and to protect the privacy of you and your child.
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I do not prescribe medication but I work in tandem with several other specialists including psychiatrists, dieticians, and doctors to ensure your child receives a holistic and comprehensive treatment plan.
