Helping Children & Teens Feel More Confident, Connected, and Resilient

Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, friendships, big emotions, school stress, or self-esteem, therapy can provide a safe space to build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and navigate life's challenges.

Is Your Child...

✔ Worrying more than other kids?

✔ Having frequent meltdowns or emotional outbursts?

✔ Struggling to make or keep friends?

✔ Avoiding school or social situations?

✔ Constantly seeking reassurance?

✔ Lacking confidence?

✔ Feeling overwhelmed by perfectionism?

✔ Having difficulty managing ADHD or executive functioning challenges?

✔ Adjusting to divorce, grief, or other family changes?

✔ Having a hard time expressing their feelings?

Reasons parents reach out:

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Anxiety & Worry

Your child seems overwhelmed by worries, seeks frequent reassurance, avoids new situations, or has trouble separating from you.

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Big Emotions

Frequent meltdowns, frustration, emotional outbursts, or difficulty managing disappointment.

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Friendships & Confidence

Difficulty making or keeping friends, feeling left out, low self-esteem, or social anxiety.

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Life Changes

Helping children navigate divorce, grief, school transitions, family changes, or other significant life events.

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Build Confidence

Helping kids recognize their strengths and develop a healthier sense of self.

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Understand Big Feelings

Teaching children to identify emotions, regulate their nervous systems, and develop healthy coping skills.

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Strengthen Relationships

Building communication skills, confidence, perspective-taking, and healthy friendships.

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Practical Tools

Helping children develop strategies they can use at home, school, and in everyday life.

What Therapy Looks Like:

Every child is different, so therapy is tailored to their age, personality, and unique needs.

With younger children you may see:

Play therapy
Games
Art
Sand tray
Mindfulness
Emotion activities

With older children and teens:

Conversation
CBT
Problem-solving
Coping skills
Confidence building
Goal setting
EMDR (when appropriate)

Parent Involvement:

I believe parents are an essential part of the therapeutic process. While children benefit from having their own confidential space, I regularly collaborate with parents to provide strategies, strengthen communication, and help create lasting change outside of the therapy room.

🐾Webber

One of the most beloved members of my practice is Webber, my gentle therapy dog. Raised through the Canine Companions program, Webber has a calm and comforting presence that helps many children, teens, and even parents feel more relaxed from the moment they walk through the door. For some kids, petting Webber makes it easier to settle into the session. For others, he provides a reassuring companion during difficult conversations or simply offers a welcome distraction during moments of stress. While interacting with Webber is always optional, many clients look forward to seeing him each week and find that his presence helps therapy feel a little safer, a little easier, and even a little more fun.

A Few Fun Facts About Webber:

🐾 Raised through the Canine Companions program
❤️ Loves belly rubs and ear scratches
🎾 Favorite toy: Soccer Balls!
📚 Favorite job: Greeting clients at the office
💤 Often found napping during sessions until he's needed

You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone

Watching your child struggle can be incredibly difficult. Many parents wonder if they're doing enough or whether therapy is the right next step.

Whether your child is experiencing anxiety, friendship challenges, emotional ups and downs, or simply needs additional support, I'd be happy to talk with you about what's been going on and answer any questions you may have.Together, we can determine whether therapy is the right fit and create a plan that helps your child—and your family—move forward with confidence.

How I Help​:

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