Therapy for Children

It can be so difficult to see your child struggle.

Therapy can help children process their emotions and develop healthy coping skills to work through underlying issues that may impact development. I use play therapy techniques to work to understand these underlying issues and help bridge the gap of understanding, so you can continue to positively support your child. I teach coping skills using holistic approaches of mindfulness, art, and cognitive behavioral strategies.

Maybe you’re noticing:

  • Persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness

  • constant anger or irritability, and tendency to overreact to situation

  • Persistent worry, anxiety, or fearfulness. Separation anxiety.

  • Difficulty dealing with family changes.

  • Social difficulties related to ADHD and Autism

Therapy can be a helping hand to address these concerns.

How play therapy works

Play therapy is an approach that uses play to help children express themselves, process emotions, and develop problem solving skills. Since children find it difficult to articulate their thoughts, children most commonly communicate through play. This provides a creative outlet for your child to communicate their inner world.

Play therapy can use a variety of toys, art materials, and games. Specific techniques I may use include role playing, perspective taking, story telling, biblio therapy, and painting.

What we’ll work on

Therapy can help your child:

  • Verbalizing emotions

  • Increasing self esteem and emphasizing strengths

  • Decreasing behavioral issues

  • Enhance social skills and improve relationships.

  • Decreasing symptoms of anxiety and depression

Your child has incredible gifts, strengths, & potential.

I’M HERE TO HELP THEM discover that.

FAQS

Common questions about therapy for children

  • Absolutely! For the most part, children can receive a similar level of treatment online. This can be individualized for each child’s needs.

  • Therapy plays a vital role in providing support during these challenging times. There are certain limitations to what therapy can provide when it comes to court involvement, these limitations include, providing legal advice, determining custody arrangements, and taking the side of one parent over another.

  • Parent involvement is crucial in supporting your child’s progress. As a therapist I often work with parents to continue support and coping skills outside of sessions.