Child and Adolescent Counseling
For parents
We understand that parenting can be quite a challenge. Parents do the best they can with the knowledge and resources they have available, but parenting does not come with a handbook that tells us exactly how to navigate the steps... and if there was, who would have time to read it anyway?!
Many of our clinical therapists are highly skilled, trained, and experienced in treating many child and adolescent diagnoses and disorders. We are able to support your child in addressing a wide range of issues, including, but not limited to:
anxiety, fears, and worry
depression and sadness
non-suicidal self-injury (commonly called cutting)
foster care/adoption transition
self-esteem and self-worth
bullying/cyberbullying
school issues
family issues
divorce
trauma recovery
ADHD
behavioral issues
for children and teens
Sometimes, even when they are trying their best, parents just don't seem to understand. It's almost like you are each speaking a different language! We understand the pressures of being a child or teen; you're expected to make good grades, follow the rules, and be a good person and friend.... all of this while you're trying to figure out who you really are! That doesn’t sound easy at all!
As a child or teenager, you may feel that you just cannot talk to your parents or caregivers and you feel lost, confused, and misunderstood. Counseling is a safe space for you to be heard, to be respected, and to be YOU. Together we will identify goals that you want to achieve and we will create a plan to achieve these goals; helping you to feel confident and heard. We can help you overcome current challenges and prepare you to handle the ones that may arise in the future.