Mountainside Family Therapy
Your child is struggling and you are looking for help. You don't want the big things that have happened to them change them for the rest of their life. You're ready to support your child be the best version of themselves. Reach out so we can see if therapy is a good fit for you.
Big Life Changes
Unfortunately, we can't protect children from everything. And life can be so hard for them sometimes. You want to support your child through this. But, sitting and talking about what happened often isn't a good fit for younger clients. This is where a creative approach comes in. I use play therapy, sand tray, and/or brainspotting to help younger clients process the difficult things they've been through. Whether it's a move between cities or a traumatic event, it's all workable.
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School Difficulties
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Traditional education isn't for everyone. The environment can be tough. Your child is struggling and you're aware that school is where they spend so much of their day. You're both feeling stuck. That stuck feeling can lead to people feeling more frustrated and misunderstood. In sessions, we'll help your child rebuild their confidence so that they can ask for what they need. We'll work together to increase self-soothing skills and communicate with the school for better supports.
Lots of Emotions
Your child is doing the really hard work of learning to be a human. That comes with a lot of tears, some screaming and so much confusion. You're doing the best you can to understand them and it's a lot. You don't have to do it alone. I can be on your team as we support your child in understanding their emotions. Therapy helps them learn that they aren't alone in their hard emotions.
My Approach
I believe that through movement, imagination, and community involvement people can find healing within themselves. I utilize body-based therapies to help people understand themselves better, process things that are stuck within them, and communicate their needs effectively. I work with individuals and the important people around them because I believe that healing happens within connection.
