Areas of Expertise

Trauma treatment*

*May include Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT); Preschool PTSD Treatment protocol; and therapeutic play / art / music interventions as clinically indicated

  • Community violence

  • Family violence

  • Sexual abuse

  • Physical abuse

  • Traumatic loss

  • Emotional / psychological abuse

  • Physical / emotional neglect

  • Medical emergency or accident

Child behavior management**

**Oppositional Defiant Disorder diagnosis not given or supported in this practice (emphasis placed on individual causes, rather than labeling, of behavioral challenges)

  • Individualized analysis focused on root and function of symptoms

  • Constructive, strength-based approach to behavioral change

  • Developmentally appropriate coping strategies

  • Caregiver support / coaching if desired

  • School-specific recommendations if desired

Adjustment / family changes

  • Separation / divorce ***

    ***Child placement recommendations and/or court testimony not provided by this practice. Individual and family sessions offered solely for treatment purposes

  • New baby / family blending

  • Move / school change

  • Family member health / mental health or addiction struggles

  • Family member incarceration

Caregiver-child attachment

Emotional regulation / expression

Anxiety management

Sleep difficulties

School related challenges

Therapeutic play interventions

Therapeutic art / music interventions