Child and Adolescent services
I work with…
List of Services
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Fearfulness & AnxietyList Item 1
- Trouble seprating from parents
- Avoiding school, activities, etc.
- Fearfulness, shyness, or panic
- Worry, "what if" questions, asking the same questions over and over again
- Inflexibility, rigidity, rituals, & OCD
- Fearfulness or avoidance around food & ARFID
- Emetophobia (fear of throwing up) or other fears
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Adjustments & ChangesList Item 3
- Children who are struggling with a big change to their routine (e.g., new school, big move, new sibling)
- Stressors like an illness, a loss, or other disruption to the family
- Separation & divorce
- Co-parenting and blended families
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Behavioral ConcernsList Item 2
- Meltdowns and tantrums
- Parents who describe their child as “difficult,” “strong willed,” or “deeply feeling.”
- Parents who want to better understand their child’s behavior
- Parents who feel overwhelmed or like they “walk on eggshells”
- Emotional regulation, impulsivity, and "explosive" behaviors
- Supportive parenting for ADHD & Autism
process:
Consultation Call
We will chat for 15-20 minutes on the phone to make sure that I am the right person to help.
If I’m not, I will do my best to connect you with someone who may be.
Parent Meeting
We will schedule a time for us to talk (just the adults!)
This is part of my assessment process. I will ask questions about your child’s symptoms and history. We will talk about our goals.
Child Sessions
Your child’s time! I separate my intake process into a parent portion & a child portion intentionally.
This allows the focus to be 100% on your child when I meet them.
We will meet together for 1-2 sessions.
I will work to create buy-in to the process & to evaluate your child’s needs.
follow up
We will meet again to discuss recommendations and make a plan.
With younger (under 12) children, parent participation in treatment is usually recommended. With older (12+) kids, parent participation can vary.
Approach
All of my work with children involves some amount of play, art, and other activities.
While adults may get to know each other by asking questions (“Where are you from? What do you do for work? Are you married? Do you have children?”) this is not the natural way for children. Incorporating play ensures I am “speaking their language.”
Play is the “process” not the “product.”
Interacting with children in ways that feel natural to them is the most effective way for me to understand your child and their behavior, create a working and trusting relationship with them, and create buy-in into working to change behavior.
As a result, you may hear your child of any age describe doing activities in session such as: painting, drawing, board games, dollhouse, puzzles, and more.
The session structure and incorporation of play may vary based on treatment goals and child’s age and developmental stage.
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