A Therapeutic Space for Children and Teens
Not all children and teens are suitable for individual psychotherapy; sometimes parent training is more effective. For those who are good candidates, psychotherapy can have lasting positive effects.
Creating a Therapeutic Space: Therapy begins with a comfortable, child-friendly environment that encourages self-expression. My straightforward communication style helps children and teens feel at ease.
Expression in Therapy: Children and teens express themselves verbally and non-verbally, sharing emotions, dreams, and concerns. Some may need the therapist to hold hope for them.
Effective Treatment: Comfort and communication are necessary but not sufficient. Evidence-based methods like Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP) are used to help children face and adapt to stressors, increasing their resilience and tolerance.
ERP: Originally for fears and anxieties, ERP is effective for various issues, including depression and addiction. It helps children build emotional capacities, or the volume of emotions that they can hold at any given time.
Therapy Activities: Sessions vary widely, including drawing, discussing stress, eating challenging foods, and playing games to build cognitive flexibility. With older teens, it may include motivational interviewing for reducing screen time or planning for the future by investing in relevant skills and education.
Individualized Plans: Each treatment plan is unique, tailored to the child’s personality and needs. My goal is to engage with you and your child or teen to address psychological issues effectively.
Creating a Therapeutic Space: Therapy begins with a comfortable, child-friendly environment that encourages self-expression. My straightforward communication style helps children and teens feel at ease.
Expression in Therapy: Children and teens express themselves verbally and non-verbally, sharing emotions, dreams, and concerns. Some may need the therapist to hold hope for them.
Effective Treatment: Comfort and communication are necessary but not sufficient. Evidence-based methods like Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP) are used to help children face and adapt to stressors, increasing their resilience and tolerance.
ERP: Originally for fears and anxieties, ERP is effective for various issues, including depression and addiction. It helps children build emotional capacities, or the volume of emotions that they can hold at any given time.
Therapy Activities: Sessions vary widely, including drawing, discussing stress, eating challenging foods, and playing games to build cognitive flexibility. With older teens, it may include motivational interviewing for reducing screen time or planning for the future by investing in relevant skills and education.
Individualized Plans: Each treatment plan is unique, tailored to the child’s personality and needs. My goal is to engage with you and your child or teen to address psychological issues effectively.