Children, Teens, and Families

Children: 

If you're feeling confused and frustrated, you’re not alone. Every child is unique — which makes parenting both rewarding and, at times, incredibly challenging. Just when you think you’ve figured things out, everything can change overnight, leaving you unsure of what to do next.

It’s completely normal for children to have big emotions. Often, they lack the verbal skills to express what they’re feeling — so their emotions come out in behaviors like crying, yelling, hitting, sleep disruptions, or even toileting regressions. Your child may tell you they feel out of control and want to stop but just can’t. As a parent, that can feel heartbreaking, exhausting, and overwhelming.

Play therapy helps children regulate emotions and gain control over their behavior in a developmentally appropriate way. Children live in rich, imaginative inner worlds — and through play, they express thoughts and feelings that are difficult to put into words. Emotions like anxiety, helplessness, grief, or anger often emerge through play, allowing me as a play therapist to respond gently and therapeutically.

Together, we’ll help your child build confidence, develop coping strategies, and feel safe enough to face life’s challenges — all through the healing power of play.

Teens:

Between social media, academic pressure, identity exploration, and peer expectations, today’s teens face a complex and often overwhelming world.

Teen therapy offers a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where adolescents can express themselves openly and honestly. Whether your teen is struggling with anxiety, depression, peer relationships, or school stress, therapy helps them build resilience, self-awareness, and healthier coping strategies — all while feeling seen and understood. 

Families:

Families go through changes — and sometimes, those changes are hard. Whether it’s a family member facing mental health concerns, a child struggling with developmental, behavioral, or physical challenges, or transitions like divorce, remarriage, or relocation, every family member can feel the impact.

Family therapy helps strengthen relationships, improve communication, and reduce conflict. It provides tools and support to help families navigate challenges together and build stronger, more connected relationships.