Using art and play therapy, I help children, ages 6-18 years, identify and express their kaleidoscope of feelings safely. Feelings that they may unable or unwilling to verbalize for a variety of reasons. I have extensive experience helping children and teens cope with trauma and loss, mood disorders, and behavior concerns. Much of my work with teens and children is to them better understand thier moods and behaviors and to learn more effective coping mechanisms. Many of my young clients work with me as a source of support during their parent's divorce or separation.
I am an advocate for children and teens to succeed academically and socially, and to feel good about themselves. Often times I will enlist the child's parents in therapy as research shows that children tend to make positive behavior and mood changes more quickly and that these changes tend to be longer lasting when their parents or caregivers participate in therapy.
Here are some of the goals I have helped my child and adolescent clients reach:
Learn About My Moods Express My Feelings in a Safe Manner Replace Unhelpful Behaviors with ones that are More Effective Support during My Parents' Separation/Divorce Recover from My Trauma Learn about Healthy Boundaries Improve My Relationship with My Brother/Sister Learn how to Make and Keep Friends Succeed in School Have a Supportive Person to talk with About Losing Someone I love Feel Good About Who I am
"She always looks forward to coming here" - Parent of ES
