Therapeutic Services

Child and Adolescent Therapy

Trust, respect and compatibility are major components of a strong therapeutic relationship. Child-centered play therapy helps children and adolescents engage and feel at ease when describing their challenges. It is an effective intervention in complementing their personal and interpersonal development. It provides a contained way for the client to express their experience and feelings through an imaginative self expressive lens.

Imaginative play, creative art and storytelling facilitate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).  The goals of CBT are straightforward and the success of treatment depends on the client’s engagement. Play, praise and rewards are therapeutic tasks with the goal of decreasing symptoms, questioning thoughts and changing behaviors. Identity formation, education and goal setting are important tasks of CBT. 

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is an educational method that aims to foster social and emotional skills. Evidence-based curriculum is integrated into play therapy to help children and adolescents identify and regulate their emotions in order to feel self confident and have positive interactions with others.

The therapeutic approach is individualized based on each client’s needs. My counseling approaches, may include, but is not limited to:

• Client Person Centered Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Family Systems Therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

• Strengths Based Therapy

Parent Collaboration and Consultation

Parenting can be rewarding and challenging. Each child possesses different qualities, needs and challenges. Parent engagement in children and adolescent treatment is critically important. When parents and the family is involved, children feel more supported. They understand that the work is not just on them, but there is a team of people that are supporting them.

I offer consultation on a range of issues that families confront, including opposition/defiance, tantrums, difficulty with transitions, impulsivity, sibling rivalry and adjusting to school demands. I use a judgement free, confidential approach to help you parent at your best. You can build a stronger, healthier relationship with your child, feel more confident as a parent and know which strategies work with your child.

Separation, Divorce and High Conflict Parenting

Separation and divorce can have a devastating impact on family members. I provide a neutral space to help parents manage emotions, improve co-parenting and support their children.

It is important for parents to try and deescalate conflict, improve communication and establish boundaries. I practice from a child centered perspective in working with families to address grief and loss, transitions, healthy communication and coping. And sometimes, family members cannot overcome the intense emotion that comes from divorce. It may be necessary for some parents to parallel parent while providing a safe outlet for their children. I have experience in helping families navigate and move forward.

I am a member of AFCC, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts which is an international association of professionals dedicated to the resolution of family conflict.