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Has adolescence taken your family by storm?

Is this your first teenager in the house? Or maybe your other children didn’t seem as difficult to parent. Your relationship with them is suffering, they are upset, often with you, and you just can’t figure out what is going on with them.

You are worried, scared and downright fatigued.

You are the parent so you feel like you should know how to help them. But no, despite your best intentions you are still falling flat. You are not alone and it’s o.k. to not have all the answers. That’s where I can help! Many of the parents I have worked with have felt worried and overwhelmed when they first picked up the phone, willing to do anything to help their child.

The good news is you’ve come to the right place!

Having been trained specifically to work with adolescents and their families, I have the skills to understand the dynamics at play with your child. I have helped hundreds of children to improve their outlook on life, enhance and repair their social and familial relationships, and create a more collaborative and trusting approach to communication between parent and child.

Call me today! Get your family on the path to a more peaceful home environment!

I lovingly refer to this option as casual counseling. Maybe you just need a quick refresher on your parenting skills, maybe you need some new tools in your box. It’s possible that your child is pretty well adjusted but they have an obstacle in front of them they are struggling to overcome. These issues are perfect for “casual” Solution Focused Therapy. Much like coaching we will look at a specific issue and develop a goal oriented plan to tackle the issue head on. These sessions are longer in length and based on the assumption that the issue at hand can be addressed in one to two sessions rather than an ongoing, weekly therapeutic relationship. This is a great option for the busy, high functioning family/child that is not experiencing pervasive issues. A few topics for which BSFT is usually effective; some school related issues, setting up efficient structures and routines inside the home, plan for setting students up for school success, acute social issues and more.

Geesh, when did it become so difficult to navigate the school system? Why is it so difficult for your child to thrive at school? What is a 504, IEP. ALP etc, and how do I know if I need one? Your child is struggling at school and you know something needs to change, but you just don’t know which direction to go. You have come to the right place. Maybe they have even begun to refuse to attend.

I speak the language of schools and I can help you decipher why your child is struggling through a snapshot view of their educational record. From there I can give you the language and tools needed to effectively partner with your child’s school. How great would it be to know exactly what to ask of the educators in your child’s life. If you are confused and don’t know where to turn, reach out and together we can develop a plan.

Play therapy differs from traditional therapy as it encourages the participant to find solutions to their own challenges by using the therapeutic powers of play. Through Play Therapy children learn to identify emotions, manage and cope with big feelings, reduce their anger responses and disengage from conflict. They also learn to develop problem solving skills and communicate effectively.

Play Therapy is perfect for younger children and some adolescents, especially those who are “emotionally younger”. Having been trained in multiple play therapy modalities, I am prepared to help your child work through the most powerful emotions to make a lasting impact on how they handle any challenge they face.

My extensive experience working with children and adolescents makes it easier for me to create the environment in which they feel comfortable to face their fears and speak their truth.