Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - MFC 44685
My Approach to Helping
Hello. My name is Kent and I help kids, teens and their families change and grow. I am an expert at bridging the communication gap between parents and kids. Is your teen angry or sullen? Slamming his fist through the wall? Screaming her lungs out at you because you are so unfair? How about your little kid? Is he having problems making friends? Perhaps your little girl can't concentrate in school. Maybe there is a tragedy in the family, such as a death, divorce or sudden illness. If so, I'd like to help. Kids and teens do not express emotions and feelings like adults do. Instead they communicate through behavior and play (that includes teenagers). My specialty is decoding that behavior and then helping to guide your child toward more positive and creative emotional outlets. Sometimes picking up the phone to call a therapist can be uncomfortable... especially if it's your first time. I am easy to talk with and I'll take the time to listen to what you have to say and respectfully answer any questions that you may have.
More Info About My Practice
Please contact me by December 26th to register for the eight-week Support Group for Parents of Teenagers. It will take place on Fridays from 5:30pm to 7:00pm starting on January 4th and ending on February 22nd. Go to www.KentToussaint.com/GroupTherapy#Parents for more information. I also offer a support group for adolescent boys: GUYS' GROUP - MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS Wednesdays from 5:00pm to 6:30pm Kids are not always keen on exploring their psyches. I let games and movies do the work for me. Kids love movies and identify with the characters and themes. I provide age-appropriate movies your child can relate to. After watching that show, we talk about what we've seen. I guide the discussions toward: self identity, peer relationships, self expression, social responsibility & integrity. Over time, the boys become more interactive. The group will eventually veer away from movies and move toward more personal interaction through fun social activities. In turn, they will learn to develop stronger social skills and self-confidence. Check out my website at www.KentToussaint.com/GroupTherapy to get more information about my groups or call me at (818) 983-7728.
