COUNSELING

MY APPROACH

My therapeutic style is relational, warm, and collaborative. I am passionate about working in a playful, interactive way with children to learn about who they are. I am honored to work with those looking for change - in family interactions, in parenting, and with helping a child understand their own thoughts, behaviors, and patterns. In working alongside the child’s caregivers, I align insight with action to find concrete, yet mindful ways to create lasting change.

I strongly believe in Alfred Adler’s theory, that we all want to feel a sense of belonging and purpose. The interventions I use are evidence based and include current research on neurobiology, attachment, mindfulness and the mind body connection, to name a few. I am often in awe of human resiliency and the ability for change. This awe and belief in human courage guides my work.

CHILDREN/TEENS

I work with children (ages ten and up) going through challenges with the following (including, but not limited to): adoption, anxiety, attention/focus, behavior, depression, emotional regulation, family separation/divorce, friendship, grief, challenges with learning, LGBTQ+, siblings, social skills, and trauma.

PARENTS/GUARDIANS

I am happy to meet with parents or guardians to do Parent Coaching. In a nutshell, parent coaching is a professional relationship focused on helping you become the parent you want to be. Maybe you want to feel less stressed, more confident or relate to your kids in a different way. Parenting coaching is:

  • Generally short term

  • Solution oriented

  • Assists with accountability in sticking to parenting goals

  • Open to anyone who is caring for a child or children. That means, parents, foster parents, grandparents, married, co-parenting or single parents. You may attend alone, or you may attend with another adult who cares for your children.

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FEES/INSURANCE

My regular fee is $130 for a 50 minute session (occasionally intake sessions or family sessions may take longer, the fee will be adjusted according to the length of time). I hold a small number of spaces available for an adjusted fee. The fee will be agreed upon during or before our first session. Please note:

  • I use the Square platform to send you an invoice at the end of the day. Payment for services will be due the same day of service, unless otherwise agreed.

  • I accept cash, check, and the following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.

  • As an out of network provider, I do not take insurance.

  • I will be happy to provide you with a receipt upon request for you to submit to your insurance provider. (This does not guarantee reimbursement. Please contact your insurance provider for information on your specific plan.)

“THE BEST PREDICTOR OF A CHILD’S WELL BEING IS A PARENT’S SELF UNDERSTANDING.” Daniel Siegel