Relational Approach

Whether it is situational, seasonal or ongoing, depression and anxiety can be debilitating at times.  Our own self judgement and harmful coping skills can make our symptoms worse.

Teens have their own unique needs in therapy, and therefore therapy looks a little different for them than for children or adults.

One of the most challenging journeys we can embark on in our lives is raising these tiny humans successfully into adulthood (and beyond!).  Every child is different and has their own journey and challenges, and we don't always feel equipped to parent in the way our child needs.

Traumatic events can have lasting impacts on our brain's functioning, which in turn can affect our relationships, jobs, physical well being and more.  Our brains are also wired for healing and there are many ways to reduce the trauma's affect on our brain.  

Children's verbal processing skills are not yet developed enough to engage in traditional "talk therapy".  Children process feelings through play.  Play Therapy is the approach of choice.

Being in the minority can be devastatingly isolating and frightening.  Being a person of color, LGBTQ, religious minority or in other ways different than our societal "norm" comes with great risk to our mental health and ability to form a healthy self identity.