Child and Adolescent Therapy

“Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.” Oscar Wilde

THE OVERVIEW

What is child and adolescent therapy?

Children and adolescents are constantly learning how to understand their emotions, navigate relationships, and make sense of the world around them. I provide developmentally appropriate therapy that gives kids and teens a supportive space to feel understood while building skills for managing emotions, navigating friendships, communicating their needs, and coping with challenges at home and school. Depending on a child's age and needs, therapy may include creative activities, play, conversation, and practical skills, with parents involved as an important part of the process.

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Who it’s for

Child and adolescent therapy may be a good fit for kids and teens who are:

  • Struggling with anxiety, big emotions, or overwhelm

  • Having difficulty with friendships or social situations

  • Experiencing challenges at school or with academic pressure

  • Struggling with confidence, self-esteem, or identity

  • Having difficulty managing anger, frustration, or disappointment

  • Wanting support developing emotional regulation and coping skills

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SHORT TERM THERAPY

Feelings School

Feelings School is a dedicated space to facilitate transformative journeys for children and their caregivers through evidence-informed, short-term psychotherapy. Therapy is adapted to each child's developmental stage and goals and parent involvement is an important part of treatment. I provide this treatment through Feelings School where you can learn more below!

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