Services Offered
Play Therapy
Ages 4+
Children come to see me for a number of reasons, including help with:
- Symptoms of anxiety
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Symptoms of depression
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Symptoms of ADHD
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Anger and irritability
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Emotional dysregulation
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Low self-confidence
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Processing traumatic events
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School-related stress
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Social difficulties
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Grief & loss
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Adjustment to parental separation or divorce
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Attachment difficulties
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Adjustment following adoption and/or foster care
As a Registered Play Therapist™, I have extensive training in using play to help children develop awareness of their emotions, improve their social skills, learn coping strategies, and increase their confidence.
Therapy for Tweens & Teens
For children who have one foot in childhood and another in adolescence, I blend talk therapy with art, music, and their unique interests to address:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Perfectionism
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Difficulty managing symptoms of ADHD
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Difficulty with self-image and self-esteem
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School-related stress
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Peer and friendship challenges
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Coping with grief and loss
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Adjustment to family changes (divorce, re-partnering, etc.)
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Identity exploration as an adoptee
Parent Consultation
Effective and lasting change happens when parents are actively involved in their child's therapy.
We'll work as a team to:
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Set achievable goals and track your child's progress
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Add new tools to your parenting toolbox
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Find ways to help you and your child feel more connected
My approach is non-judgmental and focused on what's realistic for you and your family.
