Psychologist, M.A. Sports Pysychology; Psy.D Clinical Psychology
Treatment for Child or Adolescent Issues Include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to explore patterns and beliefs in relationships
Anger management skills
Identifying healthy patterns within a relationship
Exploring attachment styles to explore expectations within relationships
Psychologist, Ph.D, M.A., Integrated Medical Mental Health Clinician, Licensed Psychologist
Additional certification held in comprehensive child therapy. I have treated children and adolescents for 16 years. I use play based therapy with young children and more sophisticated methods for older children, including cognitive behavioral therapy.
My therapeutic style is collaborative, authentic, compassionate and client-centered. I am committed to providing the highest quality of care. I provide a safe, caring and nonjudgmental environment that centers on client needs. Each therapy session promotes personal growth and success!
So many children/teenagers are stressed and overwlemed today ! They often are dealing with numbers of stressors and pressures and lack the soothing skills and problem solving skills/behaviors to overcome them. I take children's emotions seriously, and with empathy, keen listening skills, and a willingness to see things from their perspectives teach them soothing and problem solving skills.
Kids and emerging adults are handling a great deal of stress and transition. I am here to help students and the parents (as needed) online or in my Missio Viejo office.
Providers at A Place of Growth have a great deal of experience working with children and families in therapy utilizing multiple different evidenced-based practices including but not limited to Play Therapy as well as Parent Child Interaction Therapy and Attachment Therapy.
Emotional and intellectual development is both typical and unique. Many personalities experience greater distress during pre-adolescence or adolescence. I work with parents and their child to help both develop a stronger bond and communication that eases the distress for all.