therapy

While anxiety in small doses can be a good thing, significant anxiety issues can interfere with a child’s ability to take steps towards independence, try new things, and enjoy a fulfilling life. I utilize treatments including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT with ERP) to help kids and teens take gradual steps towards facing their fears in a supportive environment. I also use the principles of Supportive Parenting of Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) to aid parents in empowering their youth to overcome their anxiety.

I work with families whose children struggle with challenging behaviors such as meltdowns, aggression, and defiance to identify the root of challenging behaviors and teach strategies designed to build healthy regulation skills.

Neurodivergent, highly sensitive, sensitive nervous system… whichever description you use, these are kids and teens who may struggle with rigidity, sensory overwhelm, and/or frequent meltdowns. I work with clients and their families to better understand themselves and their needs, and co-create strategies to promote self-advocacy, executive functioning, and healthy regulation skills.