Child Focused Approaches
In additional to traditional talk therapy, we also leverage these research-based expressive techniques to help children heal, and grow strong.
Play Therapy
Play Therapy is one of the most common and beneficial children's therapy strategies.
Sessions of play therapy include the therapist observing children actions, responses, and choices made throughout playing. Using the this information, the therapist will gain insights into the experiences, emotional health, and common behaviors of the child.
Art Therapy
Art Therapy is an effective for children because it allows them to community without using words.
Sessions of art therapy can include drawing, painting, making a collage, sculpting with clay, playing music and other artistic expressions that allow children to express emotions, practice self-regulation and practice communication skills.
sand tray
Sand Tray Therapy encourages children to build metaphors of their world.
Sessions of sand tray therapy can include selecting the miniatures that will be used, building a scene, a therapist monitoring placement and behavior, and when appropriate a discussion of thoughts and emotions related to the activity.
Play and expressive therapies can help your child when they are struggling with:
Acute Stress Disorder
Adjustment DIsorders
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Depression
Generalized Anxiery
Grief
Excoriation (skin-picking)
Insomnia
Personality Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Panic Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Relationships
Phobias
Separation Anxiety
Self-Esteem/Confidence
Social Anxiety Disorder