Relational Approach

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.

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.

This newer term being used to describe kids with neurodiversity and high intelligence is helping families talk more about the incongruence they constantly deal with around their kiddos at home, school and the world.

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

ADHD is challenging at any age for you or a loved one.  It is a large glass wall, between you and your "potential", that you are always slamming up against.  The frequent disappointment from others or yourself just adds more layers to the problem. Yet there are ways to harness your "superpower" and get around that glass wall.

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.