Services
I work with children and adolescents (age 3-18), who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, and traumatic experiences.
Individual Therapy
Adolescents 13-18 can benefit from individual therapy when play therapy is not applicable. I cater my treatments according to the client’s developmental stage; I do my best to meet the client where they are and adapt to their needs whenever possible.
Play Therapy
Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) and CBT Play Therapy are age-appropriate forms of therapy for children ages 3 to 12 that help them work through a variety of issues. Continue reading below for more information.
Child-Parent Relationship Training
A training designed to train parents/caregivers in using skills and principles used by play therapists in the playroom. This training is designed to be administered in 10 sessions. Continue reading below for more information.
Play Therapy
Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) and CBT Play Therapy is an age-appropriate form of therapy for children ages 3 to 12 that helps them work through a variety of issues. Play Therapy can:
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Prevent long term problems from developing in children that can affect their health and wellbeing.
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Reduce problems at home, school, and/or with their interpersonal relationships.
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Increases children’s self-esteem by learning tools that empower them to solve their own problems.
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Promote healthy development into adulthood.
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Helps children process their feelings in a safe manner, with a therapist that can provide support and praise.
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Learn healthy ways of communicating.
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healthy ways of coping with life difficulties.
Child-Parent Relationship Training (CPRT) is a training designed to train parents/caregivers in using skills and principles used by play therapists in the playroom. This training is designed to be administered in 10 sessions. Each session focusing on a specific skill that will help the parent is conducting play sessions at home with their child.
Goal of CPRT:
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Strengthen the bond and relationship between the parent and foster a sense of trust, security, and closeness for both parent/caregiver and child.
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Improve family interactions and expression of affection
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Increase level of playfulness and enjoyment between parents and children.
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Improve coping and problem solving.
Benefits of CPRT in children
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Learn effective ways to communicate their needs and feelings.
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Increase feelings of self-respect, self-worth, confidence, and competence.
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Increase in trust and sense of security towards parent/caregiver.
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Reduce problematic behaviors.
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Learn to develop an internal locus of control (self-control).
