Childhood years can be difficult at various periods of time for families and children alike. Children and adolescents face a number of issues and stressors that can be addressed through therapy. Therapists will work with you and your child to process concerns and equip and guide families and children through these difficult times.
Therapists use a variety of tools & methods to interact with your child and gather valuable information. By using a client-centered approach, we will provide you with strategies to address your specific concerns and enhance your child’s well-being.
- Child/Adolescent Behavior Concerns
- Support for Families with Children who have Special Needs
- ADHD/ADD
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- School Related Concerns
- Peer relationships/Bullying
- Parenting and Family Challenges
- Separation and Divorce
- Remarriage and Blended Family Concerns
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Anxiety and Stress Reduction
- Anger and Frustration
- Social and Emotional Concerns
Therapists work with a variety of parental and child concerns, some examples include the following:
1. Children who have had recent difficulties adjusting to a life change such as a recent parent divorce, new school, loss of a loved one, illness, environment change, etc. who may benefit from ways of coping and managing these stressors.
2. Children who experience difficulties with daily tasks, routines, and responsibilities. These challenges include issues with homework completion, ignoring parental requests, frequent behavioral and emotional outbursts, social difficulties, and school/classroom concerns, among other challenges.
3. Children who display oppositional or highly emotionally reactive behavior such as significant resistance to following rules, aggression, self-harm, frequent outbursts, and disruptive behaviors at home and/or at school.
4. Children who have, or may have autism or a developmental concern (such as communication and social difficulties) and need specialized techniques to improve a variety of skills. Therapists provide families and parents with support, guidance, and strategies to improve the quality of interaction among family members, as well as assisting the child with enhancing individual skills.