Child and Teen Therapy
Every child and family deserves compassionate, evidence-based care. My goal is to create a safe space where children can grow, parents feel supported, and families thrive together.
Service Areas:
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Anxiety, OCD, & Selective Mutism
Using proven strategies to help kids build confidence and overcome obstacles holding them back -
ADHD & Behavioral Concerns
Equipping kids and families with strategies to strengthen attention, self-control, and daily success -
Supports for Early Childhood
Nurturing social-emotional growth during the critical early years to set the stage for lifelong well-being
LGBTQ+ Affirming Care
Welcoming and supportive of all identities and families
Anxiety, OCD, & Selective Mutism
It’s normal for children to worry at times, but when fears become overwhelming they can affect school, friendships, and family life.
Anxiety may look like:
Avoiding school, social events, or new situations
Frequent stomachaches, headaches, or trouble sleeping
Clinginess or tantrums in younger kids
Withdrawal, perfectionism, or irritability in teens
Using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), children are supported in facing fears step by step, building coping tools, and regaining confidence. Parents receive guidance in how to reinforce progress, so families often notice calmer routines and greater independence by the end of treatment.
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Social Anxiety & Selective Mutism
Fear of social situations or avoidance of speaking outside the family, often making school and friendships harder.
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Separation Anxiety
Fear or distress about being apart from a parent or caregiver that can make school, bedtime, or daily activities stressful.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Unwanted thoughts or worries (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or rituals (compulsions) that children feel driven to perform, often interfering with daily life.
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Fears and Phobias
Strong fears of certain things (dogs, storms, shots, vomiting) that interfere with daily routines and overall functioning.
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ADHD-Inattentive Type
Easily distracted, forgetful, or daydreamy, with difficulty completing tasks.
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ADHD-Hyperactive/Impulsive Type
High energy, impulsive actions, and challenges with self-control.
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ADHD-Combined Type
A mix of inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive symptoms, often shifting with age.
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Executive Functioning Challenges
Many children with ADHD struggle with organization, planning, and time management, especially as demands increase in school and adolescence.
ADHD & Behavioral Concerns
Many children struggle with focus and self-control, but for kids with ADHD, these challenges are ongoing and can impact learning, relationships, and daily life. ADHD may look like:
Trouble focusing, following directions, or finishing tasks
High energy, impulsivity, or difficulty sitting still
Forgetfulness, disorganization, or frequent lost items
Quick frustration or emotional outbursts
Parents are supported with behavioral strategies to strengthen routines, set clear expectations, and reduce conflict. Collaboration with schools is also provided when needed to promote consistency across settings. Therapy available in group or individual formats.
Supports for Early Childhood
Early childhood is a time of rapid growth and change. It’s common for toddlers and young children to have big feelings and challenging behaviors, but sometimes these difficulties become more intense or persistent and start to affect family routines and relationships.
You might notice:
Frequent tantrums or difficulty calming down
Challenges with toileting, eating, or sleep routines
Separation struggles or clinginess that feel overwhelming
Trouble adjusting to childcare, preschool, or new routines
Specialized support is available for toddlers and young children (ages 2–7) to strengthen parent–child relationships, reduce stress in daily routines, and foster healthy emotional development.
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Big Feelings & Tantrums
Guiding parents in responding effectively to meltdowns and emotional outbursts.
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Toileting Challenges
Support for toilet training struggles or ongoing accidents.
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Sleep & Eating
Addressing picky eating and bedtime or routine disruptions.
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Separation & Transitions
Helping children adjust to childcare, school, and new routines.