Child Issues

The children I work with struggle with a range of issues including tantrums, anger management, trauma, anxiety, depression, and emotion regulation. In therapy I focus on the child's strengths as well as their struggles. I use a child-directed play therapy model which teaches children emotion regulation tools through modeling. Parent involvement is vital to a child's success in therapy and I include parents in the therapy process through coaching and parent-child interaction therapy.

I am a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) and love working with children. I have worked with children and their families for over 10 years in a variety of settings over the years. Play therapy is always such a unique way of connecting with children and seeing them grow through various struggles. My goal is to empower each child to thrive by creating interventions to their unique needs and strengths.

Hi, parents! Hey, kids! I am a child & adolescent psychologist, and I love to help families learn to get along better & be better able to share a happier household. I say "families" because I've only seen children progress when their adults are involved & invested. So if you're looking for someone to drop your kid off with so that she'll "cure" them, I'm probably not the therapist for you! But if you're looking to get on the floor with us & get to work, I am ready when you are. Give me a call.

Human development was a significant part of my doctoral program studies. I engaged with multiple theories on child development and received direct supervision on multiple cases from a prominent child therapist in the Chicago metro area. On top of that, I hold my work with children and families to be very important to me. It is always an honor when a family allows me into their life to join them in the ups and downs of family life.

I work with children and teens, recognizing that early experiences can shape lifelong mental health. By incorporating play therapy and art therapy, I create developmentally appropriate spaces for young clients to express, heal, and process their emotions. My goal is to support them in building resilience and emotional well-being, ensuring they have the tools to navigate life's challenges both now and in the future.

Anxiety Depression ADHD Mild Autism Anger Control Avoidance Obsessive/Compulsive Behavior Impulse Control Learning Problems Organization Low Self-Esteem School Refusal Bullying/Cyberbullying Resistant/Oppositional Behavior Social Awareness and Communication Problem-Solving Giftedness and Twice-Exceptional

I spent the early years of my career providing mental health services in preschools and elementary schools. I am well-versed in treatment methods suited for children, and addressed a range of presenting problems including anxiety, depression, PTSD and other trauma, attachment issues, in addition to various behavioral difficulties. I worked with the children themselves, and provided consultation to teachers, school staff, and parents/caregivers.

I work with children ages 4 and up in my practice. As a systemic provider, I also involve the caregivers of my clients in our work throughout treatment. I utilize play, art, and books in my approach.

I help kids (& their families) who long to be themselves, but are held back by believing they are "too much" or "not enough." Kids whose voices get buried under past hurts, worries, shame & anger. Kids who have tried everything (fighting, running away, hurting themselves, perfectionism) to get away from mean voices stuck in their heads--the ones saying, "You're not good enough," "No one would believe you," "You're too loud/sensitive/not tough enough."

I am certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which is an evidence-based treatment for children ages 2-7 who display externalizing behavioral issues. Children who throw tantrums, don't listen, struggle with attention, and show attention-seeking behavioral issues would be a good fit for this. Additionally, I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

When working with youth, I typically integrate Play Therapy, Strengths-Based, and Mindfulness techniques to establish a foundation for them to trust themselves and learn how to show themselves self-compassion. I love working with kiddos, preteens, and teens to help them through tough things in life and be more fully themselves.

I work with young kids (infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarterners) with behavioral and emotional difficulties.

I am a Certified Parent Child Interaction Therapist (PCIT). Specifically, my expertise is with children ages 2-7 who are experiencing behavioral difficulties and children with anxiety ages 3-9. I work directly with the parent via live coaching. This offers a unique experience for the parent in learning in the moment with my support how to effectively manage their child's behavior or anxiety.

Your child has been struggling yet you aren't quite sure why. You have tried everything. The teachers aren't helpful because they just say the same thing over and over. Friend's don't understand, their kids seem to be perfect angels. It feels like you have done something wrong but don't know how to fix it. You have heard play therapy can be helpful but not sure how to start. Just reach out today and a therapist can guide you through this process together.

With children, I use non-directive play therapy to build self-esteem and confidence as children are provided space to process and integrate their experiences. Sessions are tailored to meet the needs of the child as well as the parents. I also work with parents to explore their experiences and to support them through the challenges they are facing. Parents can expect a nonjudgmental and supportive space where we explore their concerns and ways to help support the child in and out of sessions. I i

At Newport Academy, we believe that true transformation occurs as our teens learn to see themselves as beautiful, bright, and powerful people who can take control of their own lives. In order to help our patients achieve that goal, we maintain the highest possible standards for our services, and commission third-party evaluations of our programming. By consistently gathering and analyzing data related to our outcomes, we’re able to make more strategic and tailored decisions for our patients.

I serve clients across the lifespan. However, I have significant experience working with minors ages 4 to 17 in private practice, community clinics, ADHD camps, and school settings. My approach is to "keep it real" with my tiny human clientele and integrate evidence-based interventions that fit THAT client with THEIR identities in their current life situation. I prioritize strength-based approaches and help reframe client behavior from "attention-seeking" to "connection-seeking."