I also provide community presentations on parenting, mindfulness, enhancing parent-child relationships, and many other topics. I specialize in supporting the healthy growth and development of family relationships. Family therapy provides a secure and nurturing environment for these relationships to blossom. The bond between parent and child is of crucial importance for the secure development of children and their future relationships. The ultimate goal is to help families to create healthy bonds that bring joy to their life and relationships. I have experience working with children of all ages from infancy to young adulthood. Parenting
Parenting can be stressful. Trying to help your child grow and learn when you are feeling overwhelmed is extremely difficult. Your emotional mood can negatively impact your child's development. Giving yourself time to come to family therapy can help you to relax, reflect, and enhance your own parenting practices. Zero to Five
From 0 to 5 years, children are at a pivotal age for therapeutic intervention. Your child is growing in many important areas, especially in their social and emotional development. Family therapy can help to enhance child development and parent-child relationships. Through guided therapeutic interactions, such as art and play therapy activities, you can enrich your bond with your child. School-Age Children
School-age children can experience a wide range of mental health issues. These issues may present themselves in many different ways, for example: aggression, crying, and inattention. Family therapy can help you to understand your child's signals and practice appropriate emotional responses. Adolescence
Adolescence can be a challenging time. Often adolescence can be a rebellious stage, which creates high conflict in families. Also, peer relationships become increasingly important at this phase of life, which can create increased peer conflict. Many adolescents struggle with identity and self-esteem issues during this time. Family therapy can help to support your adolescent in developing their identity, relationships, and value systems. Young Adulthood
As individuals transition into young adulthood, they must navigate their way through many challenges to find their independence. This can also be a difficult shift for parents of young adults, who have dedicated so much of their lives to providing care for their child. Family therapy can help to support young adults to grow and establish their own independent adult life and new intimate relationships. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #101242, Employed by Anchor Children and Family Counseling
