Common Presenting Concerns for Children
Common Presenting Concerns for Children
Common Presenting Concerns for Children
Here are some common presenting concerns that I treat for children and adolescents. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and if you do not see your child’s presenting concern on here, that does not mean that I can’t work with your child and family.
-Behavior Problems
-ADHD
-Anxiety
-Depression
-Trauma
-Executive Function Challenges
-Life Stress
-Grief
-Parenting challenges
Individual Therapy with Young Children
Common Presenting Concerns for Children
Common Presenting Concerns for Children
For children who are at a preschool to early-school aged developmental level, caregivers are heavily involved in treatment. At these early stages of life, caregiver involvement and reinforcement of the therapy skills at home is critical for success. Young children learn best through repetition coupled with extrinsic motivation (i.e., prai
For children who are at a preschool to early-school aged developmental level, caregivers are heavily involved in treatment. At these early stages of life, caregiver involvement and reinforcement of the therapy skills at home is critical for success. Young children learn best through repetition coupled with extrinsic motivation (i.e., praise and rewards), therefore it is important that caregivers know how to extend the therapeutic techniques to the home environment so that children get significant practice.
Individual Therapy for School-Aged Children
Individual Therapy for School-Aged Children
Individual Therapy for School-Aged Children
For school-aged children, individual therapy is typically a combination of one-on-one treatment and parent inclusion in the visits. At this age, it generally becomes more important for children to have a sense of independence and confidentiality. However, school-aged children still need parental support in encouraging them to use their th
For school-aged children, individual therapy is typically a combination of one-on-one treatment and parent inclusion in the visits. At this age, it generally becomes more important for children to have a sense of independence and confidentiality. However, school-aged children still need parental support in encouraging them to use their therapy strategies at home. If you children are like mine, sometimes they forget what they did during the day. Therefore, I want to make sure that parents know the tools that were discussed so that they can feel empowered to help their children thrive at home.
Individual Therapy for Adolescents
Individual Therapy for School-Aged Children
Individual Therapy for School-Aged Children
For adolescents, the idea of personal autonomy and confidentiality becomes even more important. At this stage, most individual therapy sessions are one-on-one. However, the adolescent still operates within the family system and needs parent support. When parents are included at the end of the visit, I work towards the teen presenting the
For adolescents, the idea of personal autonomy and confidentiality becomes even more important. At this stage, most individual therapy sessions are one-on-one. However, the adolescent still operates within the family system and needs parent support. When parents are included at the end of the visit, I work towards the teen presenting the new information/therapeutic skill to the parent versus the information being presented by me. I want to help facilitate an open dialogue between the teen and their parent. Please rest assured that I will always communicate if I have any concerns about your teen’s safety.