Our Services

"My child escalates from 0 to 100 instantly. We walk on eggshells because we don't know what will set them off. They struggle when things don't go their way and frequently complain that things are 'not fair.'"

 

In therapy, your child will learn how to:

• Recognize, get in touch with, and understand their emotions.

• Slow down emotional responses and implement effective calming strategies.

• Choose appropriate behaviors, even when it is difficult.

• Celebrate their hard work and successes rather than feel shame about slip-ups.

"My child is highly anxious when it comes to peers and social settings. They would rather stay home than attend a social situation they are unsure about. They may be bored but refuse to get together with friends outside of school, or be outgoing at home but rigid and reserved in public."

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In therapy, your child will learn how to:

• Recognize their self-worth and what they have to offer as a friend.

• Learn about the cycle of anxiety and how brave practices help break that cycle.

• Practice being brave and initiating new social interactions, even when uncomfortable.

• Practice social skills to feel prepared and confident in different situations.

• Accept imperfections in themselves and take pride in their brave actions regardless of the outcome.

"My child is a 'black-and-white thinker.' It is difficult for them to consider a perspective other than their own. They believe strongly that things need to be 'fair' according to their personal definition, and they have trouble adjusting to changes in plans."

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In therapy, your child will learn how to:

• Understand that there can be numerous valid perspectives in each situation.

• Learn to have empathy and compassion for others, even if their experience or feeling is hard to relate to.

• Learn about flexibility and how to be willing to "bend" rather than getting stuck.

• Think of creative solutions to solve problems.

• "My child is deeply sensitive and gets hurt easily, taking small slights deeply to heart. They sometimes assume people are purposely insulting them when that isn't the case. They respond by retreating, crying, or reacting angrily. When an adult expresses displeasure, the child is devastated and/or guilt-ridden."

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In therapy, your child will learn how to:

• Develop a stronger self-esteem and sense of self-worth.

• Develop resilience ("thicker skin") to let small things "roll off."

• Understand that others have their own issues and learn to separate themselves from others' actions.

• Learn better ways to respond to perceived mistreatment, making it less likely to continue.

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"My child is highly anxious and easily frightened. They constantly seek reassurance regarding perceived dangers, frequently come into my bed at night, and become distressed about getting on the school bus in the morning.

They are perpetually worrying and frequently complain of stomachaches as a physical manifestation of their anxiety. When asked to do something that makes them uncomfortable, they may respond with emotional outbursts or tantrums.

They engage in repetitive anxiety behaviors, such as calling me repeatedly when left with a babysitter."

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In therapy, your child will learn how to:

• Recognize, get in touch with, and understand the physiological symptoms of anxiety in their body.

• Understand that worry thoughts often come from anxiety and are not necessarily based in reality.

• Separate themselves from anxiety, seeing worry as something external they can get distance from.

• Learn how to "lean in" rather than "run away from" anxiety in order to break the avoidance cycle.

• Learn exercises to refocus their thoughts.

• Learn calming and coping strategies.

"My child has a loving heart but engages in off-putting behaviors without realizing that they bother others. They want friends but are not sure how to go about making and keeping them."

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In therapy, your child will learn how to:

• Notice and understand facial cues and body language, and adjust their behavior accordingly.

• Learn strategies for joining social groups and interactions.

• Be a "good sport," even when losing a game.

• Resolve conflicts assertively and respectfuly.

• ...& more!