How can therapy help?
Therapy can provide a non-judgmental space for children and teens
Being a child or teen can be hard. Navigating life in a world where adults often don’t see situations through a “kid” lens can feel frustrating and isolating. This can lead to behaviors that may cause worry or concern for adults and caregivers. I like to think of behavior as a language- sometimes that behavior is external (yelling, breaking rules, defiance, etc), and sometimes that behavior is internal (isolation, negative core beliefs, shutting down etc), but the behavior is trying to say something. Often that “something” can be missed by parents, caregivers, and other adults in their lives, continuing the cycle of feeling shutdown and misunderstood. If this sounds like your child or teen, therapy may be a space for them to identify and process these emotions, and learn new ways to communicate their needs to others.
Therapy can help you invest in the relationship between you and your child
Sometimes the day to day of life can get in the way of enjoying our children - their sweet personalities, their kindness, their creativity. Sometimes life can feel so overwhelming that all we can focus on is survival, maintaining the status quo, so nothing gets “worse,” but that also means nothing is changing. When this happens it becomes so much easier to focus on the negative. This can often lead parents to feel defeated, frustrated, and burnt out. If you feel like you are constantly redirecting, butting heads, or arguing with your child or adolescent, or feel that your current distress tolerance can’t manage the various needs of your child- family therapy may be for you.
Therapy can help improve the relationship with your partner to best support the needs of your family
The way we grow up impacts so many of our beliefs, values, and overall understanding of the world. Each family has its own culture, and as we become adults, begin partnerships, and combine more than one family culture, those values and beliefs can be challenged. As we become parents, or incorporate new partnerships into established family systems, the “partnership” sometimes becomes neglected. This can result in conflicts in parenting ideas and choices, one parent taking on most of the disciplinary roles or household responsibilities, or parents feeling as if they are being “played” against each other. When this happens, arguments happen- between you and your partner, as well as increased challenges between parents and children. If this sounds like your experience, and you're looking to improve or change the overall functioning of your family unit, family therapy may be helpful.
About Virtual Therapy
What is virtual therapy?
Virtual therapy is a convenient and easy way to engage in mental health treatment from the comfort of your own home- eliminating the challenges of commuting time, parking, and distance. Virtual therapy allows you and your family to engage in services without having to add an extra “errand” to your already busy schedule. Sessions are conducted through a HIPPA compliant video call platform.
What do I need for virtual thearpy?
All you will need is a private space (a room with a door that closes or another designated space), and an electronic device with camera access such as a computer, tablet, or cell phone. I will send you the link for our HIPPA compliant video call upon scheduling our first appointment.