I provide a safe space where children can express their thoughts, emotions, and experiences through play, art, and conversation. By utilizing developmentally-appropriate techniques, I help children and teens to develop healthy coping strategies and problem-solving skills and increase their ability to regulate emotion.
I use a comprehensive and tailored approach of EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Tele-Play Therapy to address a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges in children.
Telehealth with Kids
After working in-person with children and teens for decades, I thought, "there was no way this can be done online." Wow, was I wrong!
Benefits of using telehealth:
Accessibility: Reduces travel time and logistics - you do not need to cart your child to yet another place! Can reach families in remote areas.
Comfort of home: Kids can snuggle with their favorite stuffed (or real!) animal, wrap themselves in their favorite blankets, show me their favorite toys, and grab a snack whenever they need it.
Meeting the child/teen on their turf: There is some safety there as a client. It also helps in my work with families when I get to actually see the client in their own environment.
Awesome tele-play therapy tools: There are so many digital resources to make sessions fun and engaging!
Continuity of care: Therapy can continue uninterrupted during challenging circumstances, such as illness or unexpected events.
I am a big proponent of real-life play, being outdoors in nature, and keeping screen times within certain limits. That being said, I have found telehealth with kids and tweens to work very well.
Telehealth is not suitable for all cases and age groups. The therapist will assess and refer to in-person therapy when necessary.