My specialty area is treating children, teens, and families. I bring with me over 13 years experience in working with children, teens, and their families. If you are a parent struggling to cope with a child who has recently been dealing with the following issues, feel free to call me:

*Loss and bereavement,
* Disruptive behavior at home or in school
* Anxiety and depression
* Socialization difficulty/social phobia
* Victim of abuse or neglect/PTSD
* Coping with parental conflict/divorce
* Academic struggles/learning disabilities
* Anger management issues
* Substance abuse issues
* Court involvement due to conduct issues,
* Recently been diagnosed with a mental illness such as Bi-polar Disorder, ADHD, ODD, Schizophrenia, OCD
* Attachment issues
* Adjustment issues
* Identity issues/Gay, Lesbian, Transgendered
* Self harm history

These are just some of the issues I have experience in treating. Feel free to contact me for others not listed here.

I utilize an eclectic approach with children and teens which is necessary in meeting their variable therapeutic needs. I work individually and in family therapy and employ the following therapeutic techniques to help foster growth and change: Family systems therapy, play therapy, psychoeducation/coaching for parents, psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral/mindfulness, and relational/interpersonal therapy. I also commonly collaborate with a child or teenager’s psychiatrist, school teacher, psychologist, or other treatment provider to coordinate care that is responsive to their individual needs.