Services

Professional Services:

Client Focus: Children 6 months to 16 years of age

Clinical Specialties:  Autism, ADHD, learning challenges, developmental disorders, behavioral issues, emotional regulation, depression, anxiety, fears, divorce, bullying, social thinking skills, parent training/coaching, DIR/Floortime, abuse prevention and Sibshops.

• Helping families reduce child: meltdowns, regressions, intense feelings, communication and relationship problems, social and emotional regulation challenges; as well as many other mental health complications
• Consultations with family on facilitating Floortime in home-based programs.
• Assisting families and parents with relationship challenges that could impact the child’s development and/or harmonious living.
• Floortime with child.
• Work directly with child engaging in Floortime interactions.
• Provide parents with consultation and guidance as they utilize Floortime methods.

 Common Signs of Mental Health Issues in Children

• Difficulties in school
• Avoiding friends and family
• Irritability
• Frequent mood swings
• Frequent anger (e.g., temper tantrums)
• Loss of appetite
• Difficulty sleeping
• Low energy or motivation
• Defiant with parents and/or teachers
• Not doing the things he or she used to enjoy
• Worrying and anxiety
• Changes in hygiene
• Overly concerned with appearance or weight
• Physical aggression
• Bullying other children
• Attempting to injure him or her self