Children and Teens
Children and Teens Counseling
Raising children is hard and there is information coming to parents from all directions about the “right” way to raise a child, none of which may be helpful in your specific situation or with your child.
Huge pressures can make any parent feel inadequate and helpless when your child seems to be struggling emotionally.
Body Shaming, Bullying, Slut-Shaming, Gay Bashing and countless other situations that your child may come in contact with at school or on social media can be addressed with children, teens and with their families helping them to find courage, strength, and good decision-making processes.
While treatment focuses on working with your child or teen, there is also integration with parents or any other caregivers that influence their lives.
Using a combination of therapy techniques, learning strategies, cognitive behavioral therapy, and behavioral modification, Sarah provides a safe environment that promotes inner growth, confidence, and balance.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve never talked to anyone. I’m used to handling things on my own. Aren’t people who go to therapy weak?
What’s the difference between talking to you or my best friend or family?
A mental health professional has the training and experience to help you approach your situation in a new way– teach you new skills, gain different perspectives, listen to you without judgment or expectations, and help you listen to yourself. Furthermore, therapy is completely confidential. You won’t have to worry about others “knowing my business.” Lastly, if your situation provokes a great deal of negative emotion, if you’ve been confiding in a friend or family member, there is the risk that once you are feeling better you could start avoiding that person so you aren’t reminded of this difficult time in your life.
Why shouldn’t I just take medication?
Medication can be effective and is sometimes needed in conjunction with therapy.
How does it work? What do I have to do in sessions?
How long will it take?
Unfortunately, this is not possible to answer in a general FAQs page. Everyone’s circumstances are unique to them and the length of time therapy can take to allow you to accomplish your goals depends on your desire for personal development, your commitment, and the factors that are driving you to seek therapy in the first place.
As therapy is unique to each individual, as we will map out a path to a healthier life together.
I want to get the most out of therapy. What can I do to help?
Information
I have been practicing for over 20 years. I work with people struggling with both mental health and substance abuse problems.
Areas Of Practice
Individual
Family & Couples
Children and Teens
Trauma
Substance Abuse