Is your child struggling to manage their emotions?

Children’s emotional challenges may on the outside look like emotional outbursts, behavioral challenges, avoidance of certain situations, or unexplained physical complaints like stomach aches.

In therapy, children can learn skills to communicate their feelings and needs, regulate emotions, make effective decisions, and increase their confidence.

I work with children 5-12 year old on:

• Emotional regulation challenges

• General anxiety

• Separation anxiety

• Social anxiety

• Low self esteem and confidence challenges

• Challenges related to ADHD

I incorporate cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT), play, art, and engaging activities to help children build skills, develop positive self-talk, and process and manage emotions or anxieties. For some kids and circumstances, we may also explore EMDR or exposure therapy as part of their treatment. I take care to get to know your child and develop a relationship and space where your child feels safe, comfortable, and engaged, which is essential for effective therapy.

Parents are an important part of the process. I collaborate with parents on how they can support their child’s emotional wellbeing, self concept, and unique needs.  This can include strategies for attuning to and responding to your child’s emotions, co-regulating with your child, and supporting your child with developing their own self soothing.  

What to expect starting therapy for your child

Therapy starts with a first appointment for your child and you to attend together to talk about what your child can use support with. We create a plan together for what we will work on and what I will provide in sessions to meet our goals. Our plan may include a combination of individual sessions for your child as well as parent sessions to discuss what you can do outside of sessions to promote mental wellbeing and progress for your child.

If you are interested in more information or exploring your start to therapy for your child you can schedule a call with me below.