Children sometimes struggle to make sense of difficult events and situations in life.  When a child lives with a highly stressful life event or situation, she may become more emotional, more challenged in school, more fearful and less joyful.  Child centered therapy can be very helpful in helping a child reach a new and healthier adjustment to difficult experiences.  Play therapy and art therapy are frequently used with children.  These forms of therapy are both psychologically beneficial and less frightening to a child who might otherwise feel resistant to the idea of sharing personal matters with an adult. 

Some of the issues I help children overcome or manage include:

     Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

     Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) (Asperger's)

     Depression and Anxiety

     Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

     Behavioral Problems in School and Home

     Adjustment to Divorce and Blending Families

     Abuse and Neglect Issues, Child Sexual Abuse

     Adoption and Attachment Issues

     Eating Disorders and Body Image Disturbance

     Parent - Child Conflict

     School Avoidance, Social Anxiety, & Separation Anxiety