I specialize in helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate their grief experience, including grief involved in
--death --divorce
--retirement --caregiving
--a decline/loss of mobility or cognitive function
--long-term/chronic illness
--anticipatory grief/hospice/terminal illness
Grief is often accompanied by anxiety, depression, stage of life issues, and existential exploration. If you are struggling with any of these, we can work on them together.
*In-home sessions can be provided based on individual circumstances.
I provide therapy for children as young as 3 years old addressing emotional and behavioral difficulties. I also work with children on the Autism spectrum (or experiencing other developmental delays) focusing on
-emotional regulation (understanding, managing, and expressing emotions)
-impulse control (increasing awareness of and ability to self-regulate)
-social skills (building confidence in conversations, body language, interactions, and perspective)
-executive functioning (help with organization, following instructions, and attention)
-routine management (homework, chores, meal times, waking up/bed time)
Therapy for children is provided one-on-one and with parent involvement to ensure consistency, foster bonding, and improve interactions. Parent involvement is a very important part of a child's path to success. When you and your child are both working hard, you amplify the gains, understand each other better, and strengthen your relationship.
I also support parents without their children present in session to discuss thoughts and feelings around parenthood, parenting style, and relationship difficulties. Support for siblings of a child with special needs is also available.
*In-home sessions can be provided based on individual circumstances.
Please note: groups are not currently in session.
Please check back periodically for details.
Grief-focused Groups
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Grief in Children
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Daughters Grieving Mothers
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General Grief
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Children with Chronically or Terminally Ill Caregivers
Special Needs-focused Groups
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Children's Social Skills (peer play)
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Siblings of Those with Special Needs
Please note: workshop dates are TBD.
Please check back periodically or join the mailing list to receive details.
I am available to provide your staff or group with education about various elements of grief or children with Autism.
Please contact me to discuss your needs, goals and other details.