Specializing in child & teen counseling and divorce support for families
One of the hardest things about being a parent or caregiver is to watch your child suffer and not know how to help. As a mom myself, I’ve been there, and I get it. The important thing to understand is that we can’t always do it alone; sometimes we need a little extra support.
Call me. I can help.
Every morning is a struggle. Your child refuses to get out of bed, whines about breakfast, and throws a tantrum on the way to the car. You are stressed out, exhausted, and want to climb back in bed. It is only 8:30 a.m.
After school, your teenager goes straight to his room. The world of video games sucks him in. He has no interest in going outside, eating dinner with the family, or seeing another human. You have tried talking to him, but all you get is a blank stare. And the same thing happens every day. You feel stuck.
Your 6-year-old has been hurting kids at school. You keep getting calls from the teacher and attending parent conferences. You’ve tried rewards, time outs, taking away privileges, and lots of discussions. Nothing helps.
Your 14-year-old has another stomachache. You notice it when she has a test, is presenting in front of her class, or needs to schedule a meeting with her teacher. She says she is fine and there is nothing wrong. But you know better.
You are going through a divorce. Your child hears the two of you yelling behind closed doors. Even if there is no fighting, your child can feel the tension in the home. She is quiet, on edge, and anxious. You worry the divorce will mess her up.
You are a mom, dad, or caregiver who loves your child and only wants the best for them. You have watched them struggle, suffer in silence, and sometimes have big emotional outbursts. Maybe you held off on therapy because you didn’t know what it was like. Maybe you just felt scared. Yet here you are.
You are in the right place.
Therapy
Therapy doesn’t have to be scary. Therapy can be a place where all feelings are accepted, where we feel safe and supported, and where we learn how to cope with hard stuff. Therapy can be where we find our strengths and learn to like ourselves a bit more. Therapy can be hard and messy, but it can also be fun. I always think of therapy as a gift we give to ourselves and others. Give your child the gift of therapy and reach out.
