You Deserve to
Feel Heard
it doesn’t have to feel like this
It takes a lot of courage to ask for help. We commend you for taking this step and reaching out for added support at this time. We recognize individual differences and are happy to tailor therapy to meet your needs.
We work with children, teens, and adults to help them address day-to-day struggles and various symptoms of concern. These include anxiety, trauma, stress, changes in mood, depression, ADHD, anger, grief, life transitions, and even daily struggles that are negatively impacting your well-being. Appropriate therapeutic approaches will be determined based on assessment of individual need.
We use a variety of play-based therapeutic approaches when working with children and adolescents, including EMDR, Theraplay, and traditional play therapy. These therapies are effective in targeting a range of behaviors and difficulties. We have worked with kids on symptoms of anxiety, attachment, trauma, sensory difficulties, life transitions, and family interactions.
We also have specific experience working with adopted children, many of which have past experiences of trauma and neglect that have impacted their symptoms. With a variety of approaches, we can work together to alleviate these symptoms and help the child create more joy and happiness.
Through our experiences in working with parents of children with special needs, we can provide parent support and education through family therapy. We have training in TBRI, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, which is an attachment-based approach to working with children, specifically those who have experienced trauma. Including parents in the therapeutic process is essential to change, but is also important in order to help provide support to parents as they navigate these changes.
We do offer both online and in-person services at this time. We are happy to chat with you about these options.
How Therapy Works
We offer a free phone consultation to provide a safe and confidential space for you to briefly discuss your desire to begin or continue therapy. During the call, you will have the opportunity to share any information that you would like the therapist to know before beginning as well as to determine if you think you and the therapist will be a good fit. The therapist will answer any questions you might have and walk you through the first steps of therapy. At the end of this consultation, you can decide if you would like to move forward with scheduling an appointment or take some time to think about the decision.
During your first session, you can anticipate a welcoming environment where you’ll have the chance to get to know your therapist and share your reasons for seeking help. The therapist will likely ask you about your background, current challenges, and goals for therapy. This first session is an opportunity for you to begin building a trusting relationship with your therapist and to start exploring thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are affecting your well-being. You’ll have the chance to discuss previous efforts of growth and therapeutic approaches that will be most effective to meet your needs.
Creating goals in mental health therapy is a collaborative and personalized process. Your therapist will work closely with you to identify the specific areas of your life that you’d like to improve or address. These goals can be related to managing symptoms, building coping skills, improving relationships, enhancing self-esteem, reprocessing trauma, or achieving personal growth. These goals will serve as guideposts, helping you to track your progress and celebrate your achievements.
Throughout your ongoing sessions, you and your therapist will work hand in hand to steadily work toward achieving your goals. Each session will provide a supportive place to discuss progress, setbacks, and any new insights you’ve gained. The interventions utilized by your therapist will be tailored to your specific needs and goals. Together, you’ll regularly review and adjust your goals to ensure they remain relevant and aligned with your needs. Achieving your goals is a journey and your therapist will celebrate your successes along the way. Your dedication combined with the expertise of your therapist will pave the way for meaningful and lasting positive change in your life.