
Inside every
child
there is a
story
to be told . . .
Child & Teen
Therapy
In the process of growing up, many children experience difficulties adjusting at some time. When emotional and behavioral issues negatively affect a child's ability to function in their daily lives, therapy can be a path to wellness.
How Can Therapy Help Your Child or Teen?
Child therapy helps children and adolescents explore their feelings and experiences in a safe, accepting environment. Child therapists assist children and adolescents learn strategies for managing their emotions and challenges that affect their mental health. As a child therapist, I offer specialized insight into your child's social and emotional development and my training and experience allows me to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of mental, emotional, behavioral disorders well as other health or developmental conditions. Some common presenting concerns addressed in child therapy may include:
Adjustment
Adoption
Anxiety
Attachment
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Behavioral issues
Blended Families
Bullying
Chronic Illness
Depression
Divorce
Dual Exceptionality
Grief
Parent-Child Relationship
School Challenges
Social Skills
Self-Esteem
Trauma