Child Therapy

People often ask me how I work with kids. I wish I had a simple answer for this, but the truth is, just like adults, I tailor my approach with each child and family based on who the child is and what's most helpful to them. I work collaboratively with parents as active partners in their child's therapeutic process.

Parenting Support
All parents worry about making the right choices for their children. Whether you are struggling with day-to-day discipline strategies or have larger concerns about your child's developmental trajectory, I can help you navigate this challenging role. I believe that you are the most knowledgeable expert about your own child. I share my understanding of child development and parent-child relationships, while honoring your deep knowledge of your child and helping you make choices that are practical for your family, consistent with the culture of your household, and that promote the values you wish to impart to your children.

Early Relational Health for Parents and Children 0-5

I have extensive experience with attachment, birth trauma, pregnancy loss, perinatal anxiety/depression, feeding difficulties, colic, self regulation issues, and some of the normal transitions that occur during this phase of life. It is unique to each of us, families and couples with young children benefit tremendously in getting support early on.

Children 6-12

Some common struggles for kids

• Anxiety/fearfulness

• Self-esteem

• Parent-child relationships

• School related concerns

• Social concerns

• Grief and loss

• Trauma

• Difficulty with self regulation

• Aggression

• Life stressors- hospitalization, death, medical illness of a parent or family member or invasive medical procedure.

I encourage parents to seek out additional activities for kids such as, dance, karate, nutrition, occupational therapy, chiropractor, sports, cranial sacral, creative arts, theatre, yoga, nature, biking, cooking, gardening, and other activities that enhance well-being.