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Services To Meet Your Specific Needs:

  • Child and Adolescent Therapy
  • Individual Therapy for Adults
  • Trauma Focused Therapy

Service Descriptions

Child and Adolescent Therapy

I work with children as young as age 2. In my work with children and teens I utilize art and play therapy techniques, along side talk therapy. Art and play techniques assist children and teens in making sense of their experiences, learn and utilize words to use along side their behaviors, improve communication to express their thoughts, feelings and needs and ultimately improve their overall functioning and resilence. 

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Common child/adolescent presenting issues:

  • defiance
  • disruptive behaviors at home and/or school
  • declining grades
  • mood instability
  • anxiety and/or depression
  • grief and loss
  • traumatic experience(s)
  • divorce / separation
  • difficulty with siblings and/or peers
  • substance abuse
  • risk-taking behaviors and/or threats of suicide

As a parent, watching your child or teen struggle with anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma and grief can be incredibly difficult. I understand the unique challenges that today’s young people face, from navigating peer relationships and school pressures to dealing with disruptive behaviors or emotional turmoil. My approach is rooted in providing a safe and compassionate environment where your child or teen can express themselves and work through their challenges. Using a combination of art, play, and talk therapy, I help them build resilience, improve communication, and foster stronger connections with others. Together, we can help your child heal, grow, and move toward a brighter future, restoring hope for both them and your family.

Individual Therapy for Adults

Our time together is centered around your unique needs and goals. I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space along with a trusting therapeutic relationship that is designed to facilitate your growth. My approach centers on building trust through active listening, empathy, and understanding. With emotional support, practical guidance, and tailored tools, you’ll be empowered to overcome obstacles and make meaningful progress toward achieving your specific goals.

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Common presenting issues: 

  • anxiety and/or depression
  • difficulty managing emotions
  • conflictual relationships and desire to improve those relationships
  • loss of a loved one (human or pet)
  • unresolved pain of the past
  • divorce/separation
  • parenting issues
  • phase of life changes (i.e., starting a family, launching children, career change)

As an adult, grappling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or grief can feel overwhelming and isolating. I understand the complex challenges you may face, whether it's managing relationships, navigating life transitions, or dealing with emotional turmoil. My approach is centered on creating a safe, compassionate space where you can openly explore your thoughts and feelings.

 

Through a combination of talk therapy and tailored strategies, I will help you build resilience, enhance communication, and strengthen your connections with others. Together, we’ll work to heal past wounds, foster personal growth, and move toward a brighter, more hopeful future.

Trauma Focused Therapy

The impacts of any traumatic experience can often have a lasting effect on your thinking, behaviors, and overall coping. Trauma is inherently dysregulating to the nervous system, which can disrupt your ability to think clearly, manage emotions, and function effectively in daily life. This dysregulation can lead to heightened anxiety, difficulties with concentration, and challenges in maintaining healthy relationships. Understanding and addressing these effects is crucial for healing and regaining a sense of balance and well-being.

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Common presenting issues: 

  • intrusive and unwelcome thoughts or recollections of an event
  • attempting to avoid any thoughts, reminders or recollection of the event/circumstances
  • disruptions to eating, sleeping and/or thinking
  • states of alarm and/or startling easily
  • feeling easily agitated and/or annoyed
  • feeling detached and disconnected from others and/or daily living
  • changes in your closest relationships - withdrawing, isolating and/or shutting others out
  • experiencing an overall sense of hopeless regarding the future.

I will work closely with you to re-establish your sense of safety and stability while helping you make sense of what has happened and understand the profound impacts of your specific trauma. The core goal of trauma-informed therapy is to restore safety and stability, restore balance in your life, improve your overall functioning, and build resilience. Together, we’ll focus on learning and applying effective self-regulation strategies that empower you to regain control and move toward healing. By integrating what you've experienced and addressing both the immediate and long-term effects of trauma, we’ll create a strong foundation for your recovery, enabling you to navigate life with greater strength and confidence, and live a brighter future.

Areas of

Treatment Specialty

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief & Loss  (i.e., loss of loved one, loss of mobility/health, loss of marriage/family, job loss, death of pet)
  • Trauma / PTSD
  • Divorce / Separation
  • Relationship Issues (i.e., martial, parental, peer, work)
  • Child / Adolescent Behavior Problems
  • Chronic / Terminal Illness
  • Attachment / Attachment Disruptions
  • Adoption
  • Parenting
  • Family Conflict
  • Stage of Life Challenges(i.e., entering job market, sandwich generation, empty nest, confusion of college-age, adolescence & peer difficulties/pressures)
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