Eightfold Counseling

I specialize in counseling children (8-13), adolescents (14-18) and families. My areas of focus are as follows

Disruptive behavior in the home and/or school

Anger issues, explosive episodes

Behaviors associated with ADD/ADHD

Issues related to emotional regulation

Depression/anxiety

Low self-esteem, confused/fragile identity

Family communication challenges

Difficult relationships between child/parent and/or siblings

Special education advising (IEPs, 504s) as it applies to behavioral challenges

Working with teachers, school counselors and administrators to develop effective plans for school success

Mindfulness/meditation as it applies to behavior, anxiety and anger management

Parent coaching

I do not charge for the initial phone consult (20-30 mins).

Please see my bio below. Hope to be of service to our community.

ALEX BEEKMAN, MEd, LPC is a graduate of Wittenberg University (BA Education) and the University of Dayton (MEd Clinical Counseling). He is in his 18th year as an educator focusing on mental health and behavior with students K-12 in the public schools. As a mental health clinician, Alex specializes in counseling children, adolescents and families who are struggling to maintain positive behaviors both at school and at home. Alex uses an integrated, holistic approach to address the overall wellness of families as well as targeting specific issues within the family system.