It can be a big step to seek out counseling for your child.  If you are reading this now, I know you have probably tried to help your child on your own and are looking for some extra support. That is what I am here for.   I am passionate about supporting children and parents by offering counseling services   I will not judge you or your child.  I will work with your family to identify and build on existing strengths.   We will work together to identify your goals in seeking counseling and the best approach to achieving those goals.   We may use a combination of individual (child) sessions, parent sessions and/or family sessions.

Please note, I do not have current late afternoon or evening openings.   I understand that parents may be reluctant to pull their child out of school for therapy sessions and if that is the case, I recommend that you check into some of the referrals that I have provided at the bottom of this page to determine if their availability may be a better fit for your family’s needs.

Below you will find a list of areas that I have commonly addressed in counseling with children and adolescents:

• Anxiety
• Communication
• Depression
• Family conflict
• Improving communication within family relationships
• Irritability
• Relationship conflict
• School Difficulties (academic, behavioral, emotional)
• Social Skills
• Self esteem

Resources

Blog posts that I have written related to parenting and children:

Assessing Your Child’s Emotions

Building Your Child’s Feeling’s Vocabulary

Thinking Outside of the Box:  Creative Ways to Help Children Express Their Emotions (Part One and Part Two)

8 Ways to Show Your Children You Love Them Throughout the Year

Referrals:

When I am unable to see a child or adolescent, I most often refer to the following therapy practices:

Cedar Valley Center for Child and Family Therapy in Eagan

Twin Cities Play Therapy Center in Eagan and St. Louis Park