Our Services

individual child, teen, & adult

Individual therapy offers a confidential and supportive space where clients can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with the guidance of a trained professional. Each session is designed to address unique needs and challenges, helping clients gain insight, develop coping strategies, and work towards achieving ongoing goals.

COMMON CHALLENGES ADDRESSED

  • Anxiety, Worry and Stress

  • Depression and Mood Disorders

  • Developmental Disorders

  • Behavioral Issues

  • Emotional Regulation Difficulties

  • Grief & loss

  • Communication of Needs and Emotions

  • Social Skills and Peer Relationships

  • Identity Exploration

  • Family Conflict

  • Academic Challenges

  • Self-injury & Suicidal Ideation

individual parenting

Parenting guidance and parenting sessions are designed to support caregivers in navigating the challenges and joys of raising children. We help develop confidence in parenting abilities, strengthen relationships within the family, and promote a positive environment for their child's development and well-being.

common CHALLENGES Addressed

  • Addressing Behaviors

  • Exploring Communication Barriers

  • Understanding Family Dynamics

  • Parenting Styles

  • New Techniques and Psychoeducation

  • Understanding of Child Development

  • Managing Stress

  • Co-Parenting

  • Special Needs

family

Family sessions at our practice offer a dedicated space for families to come together and work through challenges, improve communication, and strengthen relationships. Family sessions provide a supportive environment where everyone's voice is heard and respected.

Common Challenges addressed

  • Communication Issues

  • Parent-Child Relationship

  • Parental Conflict

  • Family Transitions

  • Blended Families

  • Coping with Trauma or Loss

how & Why…

THERAPY WITH CHILDREN/ FAMILIES MAKES AN IMPACT.

Play-Based Approaches: Therapists often use play therapy, art therapy, and other creative techniques to engage children in therapy. Play is the natural language of children and allows them to express emotions and thoughts that may be difficult to articulate verbally.

Developmentally Appropriate Techniques: Therapists are trained to use techniques that are appropriate for the child's age, cognitive level, and emotional maturity. This ensures that therapy is effective and engaging for the child.

Family Involvement: Child therapy often includes family members in sessions to address family dynamics and provide support for both the child and the family unit. This collaborative approach helps improve communication and relationships within the family.

Focus on Expressive Communication: Children may have limited verbal skills or difficulty expressing their feelings verbally. Therapists use alternative methods such as drawing, storytelling, or using toys to help children communicate and process their emotions.

Building Trust and Rapport: Establishing a trusting relationship between the therapist and the child is crucial in child therapy. Therapists create a safe and supportive environment where children feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings.

Integration of Play and Learning: Play therapy not only helps children express themselves but also allows them to learn new coping skills, problem-solving strategies, and social skills in a natural and enjoyable way.

Parental Guidance and Support: Therapists provide guidance and support to parents, offering strategies and techniques to help reinforce therapeutic goals at home. Parental involvement is essential in supporting the child's progress outside of therapy sessions.

Flexibility and Adaptability: Child therapy requires therapists to be flexible and adaptable to the child's changing needs and developmental progress. Therapists continually assess and adjust interventions to meet the child's evolving emotional and behavioral challenges.

“We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity. We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, dignity, joy, healing, and inclusion.”

–Max De Pree