My Approach to Helping
I believe that growing up in a strong, supportive family is one of the best ways to become resilient in the face of life's challenges. I believe that each person manages stress and transition the best way we know how, but in some cases our methods can actually make the problems worse. I will work with you and your child to develop healthy ways to handle life's challenges and new ideas for supporting your children as a parent. In a warm, empathetic, and often fun setting we will discover the source of the difficulty and develop a plan and skills that your family can use now and in the future to meet challenges head on.
I use a slightly different approach to each case depending on the needs of the child or family. Many times I use more than one theoretical approach since I feel many theories of counseling have good things to offer. I am a Christian and believe that turning to the Lord in our distress will help us heal faster and better than if we try to do it on our own.
In addition to counseling, I offer parent consultations to assist with parenting difficulties and support effective management of children's behaviors at home. (You may be most familiar with this type of support from the popular tv show "Supernanny.")
More Info About My Practice
I offer a sliding scale to families who qualify based on income, and accept cash, check or credit cards for payment.
Currently I do not accept insurance, however families are free to seek reimbursement from their insurance carriers and I will provide a receipt to help you do so. Many companies will reimburse for services provided by a counselor holding a license.
Please visit my website for much more information about my practice.