Child therapy is counseling that is age-appropriate for the developmental stage of the child or adolescent.

A child's counseling session can look very different from an adult's. For example, a therapist often uses "play therapy" to work through a child's feeling and experiences. It is common to play with toys, draw pictures, and use puppets during a counseling session with a child. If the counseling session is with a teen, then journaling, playing board games or drawing can be forms of age-appropriate counseling techniques.

A skilled therapist will reach the child on his or her developmental and emotional level. The therapist will engage with the child in an emotionally safe manner and involve the parent(s) whenever possible.

Children have ways of telling us that they need therapy: their school performance or behavior may be problematic; they may be showing signs of depression, fear, or having trouble sharing their feelings with the adults who care for them.

I have had over 5 years of experience working with children from age 3 to age 18. I know the unique challenges that children have with expressing their emotions. I work with the adults who care for these children, to give both the child and the caregivers tools to overcome the issues at hand.

I provide evening, Saturday and daytime office hours to fit your work and school schedules. Feel free to call or email me for an appointment.