Child Therapy
Child therapy has been shown to be greatly effective for children facing a variety of challenges. A child may suddenly develop emotional and behavioral issues, appearing to be withdrawn, worried, aggressive, or act out in an attempt to be noticed or heard. Children can also suffer from loss or stress. This could be due to changes in the home or school, such as a divorce or difficulties in school. But unlike adults, children have difficulty expressing their thoughts and feelings verbally. Sometimes, deep emotions are more effectively identified and treated through art or play therapy. This approach can help a child gain new ways of feeling, thinking, and relating. Whatever the reason might be for the sudden change in your child's mood or behavior, I can help you identify if he/she is going through a normal developmental stage or if there is a need for further intervention. Due to my training, I am also particularly skilled in addressing the unique needs of children who have been through family separation, custody disputes, foster care, and adoption.
Adolescent Therapy
An adolescent will experience the developmental task of searching for an identity. They may begin to see themselves as separate from their parents, attempt to distance themselves from them, and challenge boundaries. While this can be a sign of a normal stage in their development, some teens might engage in risky behaviors and develop other serious problems, such as teenage depression, suicide thoughts, poor self-esteem and body image, addiction, or anger. Adolescents can benefit from traditional “talk therapy” to help them through minor issues and transitions in their lives. I can help you determine if counseling will benefit your teenager or if other suggestions, such as family work, group therapy, or other referrals, are needed.
Adult Therapy
Whether you are seeking individual, couples, or family therapy, we can work together to improve your relationships, overall mood, and well-being. The treatment direction will be goal-oriented with an emphasis on problem-solving. Depending on the issues being addressed, I use a variety of approaches. I believe in a collaborative relationship with my client(s) to improve overall health status. I also work with those who seek therapy due to legal compliance. But for treatment to be effective for this population, the client's internal motivation to change must be present to develop growth.
Therapeutic Supervised Visitation
A non-custodial parent and child may be ordered by the court to have therapeutic visitation. The goal of this visit is to strengthen the parent-child relationship and for family members to have productive visits. I can provide a safe environment to help the child and parent appropriately express his/her feelings. A combination of parent training and assistance for an open dialogue can also help address the current problems. A progress report can be prepared if requested.
Parenting Education Classes
Children bring so much joy to parents, but raising children takes a bit of work and can be a challenge. If you need professional guidance to help empower you in this journey, I offer a course modeled after the court-recognized Breakthrough Parenting Classes. If you are mandated to complete a parenting program, I can provide you with a completion certificate letter.
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