Child Therapy
Children feel everything, even when they do not have the words for it. I work with children to help them identify and express their emotions, navigate behavioral and social challenges, and build coping skills that support healthy development. I bring both professional training and personal lived experience as a mother who advocated for her own child to this work.
Who is it for?
Children experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, grief, trauma, ADHD, learning difficulties, social struggles, or emotional regulation issues. Parents and caregivers are included as partners in the process.
What to expect?
Sessions are warm, age-appropriate, and engaging. I use play, art, storytelling, and structured activities to help children express what they are carrying. Parents receive regular updates and are involved in supporting progress at home.
Approaches used
Play Therapy, CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Family Therapy, Social Emotional Learning, Social Skills Training
Benefits
Builds emotional strength and confidence, improves behavior at home and school, helps children express themselves in healthy ways, reduces anxiety and sadness, and strengthens family relationships.
Child Therapy | Pura Vida Family Psychotherapy