As a licensed therapist and school counselor, I offer counseling for children, teens, parents, and other adults. Children: When working with children, goals often include: improving verbal expression of thoughts and feelings, impulse control, anxiety and frustration, work through trauma, and increase their capacity to trust. Play therapy techniques are often used such as: art, sand and dramatic play, games, talk and narrative therapy. Teens: This age group benefits from learning how to navigate relationships, reduce stress and anxiety, work through family problems, peer pressure and growing into their unique self. Issues often addressed in sessions include: depression, anxiety, bullying, negative self-esteem, academic problems, self-injury (such as cutting), emotional regulation, and relationship conflict. Parents: We will work collaboratively to build on your current parenting strengths and find new ways to deal with behavioral concerns that may be causing you to feel isolated, helpless, and hopeless. Parents who are able to work through their own worry, depression, irritability or anger end up being better parents and happier individuals. Individuals: Through a comfortable, confidential, and empathetic relationship, we will focus on your goals and create strategies to help move you toward your ideal life. Common concerns include: depression, anxiety, relationship problems, work or career issues, low self-esteem, poor coping skills, and negative thinking. Call now to set up your FREE 15 minute phone consultation, 608-628-7147!
