This depends on the needs of your family, but I tend to work with preteens, teens, and adults. I believe parents are the best teachers of younger children, so I often work with them on how to meet the needs of younger kids.
When you or someone you love feels stuck or is experiencing an emotion that is getting in the way of moving forward, it’s a great time to get help figuring it out.
Coaching aims to increase positive coping strategies, self-confidence, and awareness by focusing on the present, removing challenges, and creating positive changes for the future.
Therapy is a mental health service that involves diagnosing, looking at historical root issues, and treating emotional and psychological challenges. Coaching does not include psychotherapy; if necessary, we will determine together if therapy is needed.
As a family therapist, I believe every member of the family has a vital role and the ability to change the system. That said, often in a family, the work begins with the adult(s). If we determine that it would be helpful to include your child, we will.