Kids process their worlds differently from their adult counterparts. They metabolize emotions, stress, and transitions in a fundamentally different way and often what we see on the surface is only the tip of the iceberg of their emotional experience. What we see is challenges in school, withdrawal, or school refusal but what is behind those behaviors is often elusive to the adults around them. 

As a child and adolescent therapist, I will work with your kid to help them understand their emotional worlds and equip them with a toolset that’s customized to their unique personality, strengths, and lagging skills. The kids with whom I typically work are creative and out of the box thinkers who present with worry and anxiety, irritability, anger, impulsivity, and/or strong emotional outbursts. They might have difficulty with social dynamics, academic achievement, assertive communication and/or experience challenges launching into young adulthood. 

I have found that successful therapy with kids requires flexibility, openness, and an attitude of respect for the struggle for more autonomy. I use evidence-based treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help them learn more about how to manage their emotions, practice mindfulness, and communicate more effectively. As your child’s therapist, I will work closely with you as well so your kid feels supported by a team every step of the way.