Kids & Teens Therapy

The language of childhood is play. Using the Play Therapy model is the most effective way to help children and teens look at their problems. Children and teens commonly come to therapy because their behavior or attitude is bothering someone else.

It is not uncommon for children to initially feel some resistance to being in therapy. The first goal of treatment is to establish a warm trusting relationship with your child or teen. I do this by using humor, camaraderie and a warm and accepting approach.

I also use Expressive Arts techniques to help facilitate awareness and discussion of issues that are difficult to talk about.

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