*Free Consultation* With 6 years of experience working in schools, ranging from elementary to college, I intricately and intimately understand the unique challenges that accompany childhood and adolescence. I believe that the greatest gift we can give to our children is the gift of nonjudgmental understanding, and it can be extremely helpful to provide them with an objective third party support. I specialize in helping younger individuals successfully manage their growing pains and navigate through the complex and informative years of change and transition, so that they are able to build a strong and healthy foundation from which to flourish and thrive. I offer a 15 min free consultation, so please reach out to see if we're a good fit!
As a high school teacher for over twenty years, a mother of four teens, and an In Home Clinician working with children and adolescents for five years, I like to say that I speak fluent teen. These formative years are met with some many obstacles; mentally, physically, academically, and personally. Navigating one's way during this time can be confusing, and we all know that "parents just don't understand." I start by building rapport and helping your child to acknowledge their struggles and then we work together to find ways to overcome them in a supportive and understanding space.
I trained with the experts in the field of play therapy. In my office we use a sand tray, puppets and story telling. These clinical tools help children speak without words and uses their primary language, the language of play. I help your child get unstuck and get back to being the wonderful children they are.
Our clinicians commonly use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), stress management or play/game therapy techniques to treat children and teens struggling with depression and anxiety. We also work closely with their parents to develop techniques that can be used at home.
At SCW, we work with children and adolescents along with their families addressing their concerns in a collective manner. Our years of experience and expertise allows us to be honest and willing to create realistic goals and plans.
Therapy offers children and adolescents a supportive and empowering space to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, build resilience, and develop the skills they need to thrive during the tumultuous adolescent years. By working with a skilled therapist, young people can gain greater self-awareness, confidence, and emotional well-being as they navigate the transition to adulthood.
I believe your mental health is an important part of your well-being that may need fine-tuning at different points throughout your life. I am here to help you recognize problematic thinking patterns and change the resulting behaviors in an empowering, motivating, warm and non-judgmental environment.
I have worked in the nation's largest school system for over 20 years. I have experience partnering with parents to help their children with behavioral issues and removing any blockage that may prevent them from reaching their optimal performance at school, home, and other social settings.