Therapy for Kids
Licensed in Pennsylvania and Delaware
Mental Health Counseling for Children
Is your child feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling to cope? As a parent, it can be heartbreaking to watch your child struggle, especially when you're unsure how to help. You may feel lost, frustrated, or even helpless. You're not alone, and support is available.
I specialize in working with children and teens facing challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, anger, and low self-esteem. Using a mix of Play Therapy, CBT, and Trauma-Informed approaches, I help kids build emotional awareness, confidence, and healthy coping skills.
Therapy is a team effort. I work closely with both children and caregivers to support healing, growth, and stronger family connections.
Let’s work together to help your child thrive! Reach out when you are ready!
Reach out and let’s work together!
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How I approach your Child’s Needs
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Whether it's boosting emotional regulation, improving communication, or addressing behaviors; I walk hand in hand with children and their families to face these challenges together. I personalize each treatment to ensure that your child receives the highest standard of care and you are supported in helping them every step of the way.
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Your child will leave therapy with a full coping skills toolbox, ready to face any situation that comes their way. Your child, with my supportive care, will learn to develop essential skills such as self-regulation, problem-solving, effective communication, and stress management. Through a combination of individual sessions, family involvement, and parent/caregiver support, you can be sure that my care will leave your child well-prepared to cope with whatever life throws at them.
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I cannot over state the importance of truly listening to your child in sessions. By providing a safe and welcoming space your child can comfortably express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. By simply listening to them, I am able to build trust, validate their emotions, encourage empowerment, and understand the root of your child’s concerns.
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Strong social skills are so important for your child's development. That is why I place an emphasis in helping children improve their social interactions and build healthy relationships. By working with me, your child can expect personalized support and guidance to boost their confidence and social competence. Through engaging activities and interactive sessions, I focus on teaching important skills such as effective communication, active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.
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I understand that change can be especially challenging for kids. Whether it's adjusting to a new school, dealing with family transitions, or coping with unexpected life events, change can be overwhelming. I will be the guild in helping your child navigate change with confidence and resiliency. I will use a combination of play therapy, art therapy, and evidence-based techniques. I create a safe space for kids to express their feelings, build coping skills, and learn to adapt to new situations. Your child can develop the tools they need to not just survive change, but thrive through it. Every child has the potential to grow stronger in the face of adversity, and I am here to empower them every step of the way.
Parents have reached out for:
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A child that needs help in processing: abuse, domestic violence, loss of a loved one, abandonment, neglect, substance use, crime, or other scary events. (Trauma)
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A child that focuses on things outside of their control or not their responsibility. The kids that avoid events because they predict a negative outcome. The ones that struggle to sleep because they ‘can’t turn off their brains’. (Anxiety)
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The child that seems to go 0-100 without any real cause. They experience emotions at such a high level that they cannot control their reactions. It seems like their reaction is often disproportionate to the size of the problem. (Emotional Regulation)
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The child that does not see how great they are. They are able to find a flaw in themselves or downplay their successes. They negatively compare themselves to peers. See anything less than perfection as a total failure. Kids that struggle or become uncomfortable with compliments. (Self-esteem)
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A child that is facing separation, divorce, step-families, new siblings, or non-traditional families. The kids who are witnessing domestic violence or suffering from abuse. Or parent and child conflict/power struggles and sibling relationships.
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A kid that is experiencing challenges with impulsiveness, focus, academics, perfectionism, and social skills.
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A child that seems to only stay in their room. They no longer spend time with family or join in activities with their friends. They have become more withdrawn, not sharing as much information as before. Often seeming sad or tearful. (Depression)
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A child that is impulsive or acts without thinking. The kid that struggles to take responsibility for their actions. The child that is easily influenced by peers.