Is your child feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Does it often seem like the world is spinning off its axis and out of control? Every time life approaches a sense of normalcy, a new challenge emerges. The only thing rivaling the chaos on the outside is the uncertainty you feel on the inside. You want to help. You’ve done everything to love and support your child. You want your child to lead a productive and independent life, but you need a starting place. You need to find a way to help your child process the negative emotions he/she is experiencing. You want to move past just surviving the chaos to watching your child thrive.
First and foremost, I will listen. Feelings are valid. Believing their feelings matter will help your child gain the courage and confidence to work through them. I will model the strategies your kid needs to succeed. Then they practice. I will cheer them on every step of the way. When working with children I take a ‘Do for. Do with. Cheer on.’ approach.
Kids are my passion. In sessions, I often utilize CBT, DBT, and Essential 8 for living. I’ve worked with kids of all ages in schools, individual counseling, and group settings. I have experience working with autism and anger management. Sessions are tailored to the needs of the child. I want each child to reach their maximum potential.