Children’s emotional needs are just as complex as adult’s. They just don’t know how to put them into words the same way we do. These needs change and evolve so quickly throughout the child, adolescent, and teenage years, it can be hard for parents to stay in tune with these changes and how to guide their children through them. Learning effective communication, emotional regulation, and coping skills as early as possible sets your child up for a lifetime of higher self-esteem, emotional regulation skills, emotional intelligence, openness to new experiences, and healthy relationships. The developmental years are also the time for self exploration and understanding, so that your child or teen can embark on each stage of their life with more confidence and insight into who they are and what they need. If your child is showing signs of anxiety, excessive sadness, mood dysregulation, phobias, obsessive-compulsive traits, or has experienced significant adversity or trauma, therapy can make a tremendous impact on their wellbeing. Early intervention is the key to managing these symptoms or conditions to preserve the quality of their childhood and set them up for a thriving transition into adulthood. I use an emotionally-focused approach, with cognitive and behavioral skills woven in, to uncover the root of the problem, the factors maintaining it, and how we can help keeping it from impeding your child or teen’s developmental years. It’s never too early to demonstrate the importance of seeking support when you need it.
I also provide psychoeducational evaluations for learning disorders, ADHD, and autism to help children get the support they need in the academic environment.
