Individual Therapy for Children

Parenting is tough.

Let’s face it. It might be the toughest job you’ll ever have.

Children require your undivided attention, thoughtful structure, and unconditional love. It’s demanding, even on the best days.

And it can be incredibly hard to manage when things aren’t going according to plan.

Is your child not listening to directions?

Always glued to a cell phone or iPad – consumed by social media. As much as you ask them to get off and do their homework, they consistently give you a hard time. It’s become a daily battle.

Maybe your child seems nervous about different situations, struggling from a past experience, or seems sad frequently. You’re suffering alongside them – at a loss for how to help.

Is your teen struggling socially or at school?

The hardest part of being a teenager is juggling everything – hormonal and physical changes, emotional rollercoasters, increasing responsibilities, more demanding classes, social pressure, and family conflict.

Too many people to please – parents, siblings, friends, significant others, teachers, bosses, and themselves at the end of the line. They face a constant struggle of going to school, getting homework done, making it to practice or a part-time job, and just trying to act “normal.”

Being a teen – how does it feel?

No one understands how it really feels, trying to hold all those emotions inside. Maintaining that “I got this” exterior can be exhausting and usually only makes things worse.

Teens today are dealing with an incredible amount of stress. Pressed to succeed everywhere they go, bombarded by messages from social media, pulled by demands from everyone they see – maybe even family.

There is only one way to handle stress, and that’s by letting it out.

Releasing the valve

More often than not, it’s something deep inside – that children and teenagers need to let out.

I work with young kids (ages 4-12), teenagers (ages 13-18), and, of course, their parents!

I will support your child in learning about their feelings and thoughts, so they are better equipped to cope and work toward changing their behaviors when necessary.

In counseling, your child will build self-esteem, resilience, and overall well-being.

But how does it work?

In the therapy room, I strive to create a safe space for children and teens to feel seen, heard, and validated. I let all my children and teens know about confidentiality, as well as the limits. Most love to hear that what they say will stay with me and not be repeated back to their parents – there are, of course, some limitations.

As we begin, I will usually meet with the parent first to get some background information. Then, I will meet with your child on a continuous basis.

I will connect with you, the parent, as we work together to support your child/teen at home and school – where they spend the majority of their time! I tailor everything to your family’s specific needs and goals.

Beyond the therapy room…

I will make suggestions for your home environment and support you in making the changes necessary for your child. At the same time, I will work with your child/teen in making changes for themselves: learning how to reframe thoughts, learning new ways to cope, and learning how to express themselves in a healthy way.

I love to make therapy fun and exciting. Usually my clients look forward to come see me, as we play games, spend time getting to know each other, and it becomes a comforting space for them to express themselves.

Let’s get started!

Sometimes, having someone on your side can be just what you need to get things back to the way they were.

I will treat you and your child like family. Let me join you as we work together in moving forward. Call today (954) 591-8441.