I provide psychological help for children (as young as age 6) and adolescents who are struggling with the following sorts of problems:
Emotional Problems
- Depression
- Anxiety (Social Anxiety, Phobias, Panic)
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Excessive Worrying and Rumination
- Oppositional Defiance, Impulse-Control Difficulties
- Emotion Dysregulation
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Academic Problems
- School-related or classroom-related issues
- Learning problems
- Behavioral problems
- Lack of interest and motivation
- Low self-esteem and self-confidence
- Test anxiety
Problems Involving Relationships
- Peer relational difficulties (e.g., poor communication skills, excessive shyness, fighting)
- Bullying, cyber-bullying, peer harassment
- Parent difficulties (e.g., parents' separation or divorce)
- Lack of social connection or loneliness
Problems Involving Social Media Use
- Overuse of social media ("addiction" to smartphones)
- Excessive social comparison (e.g., obsessively feeling like you're not as "attractive" as others)
- Exposure to dangerous Internet content (e.g., information about self-injurious behavior)
- Involvement in cyber-bullying and violent messaging (e.g., racist or anti-LGBTQ+)
Child and adolescent psychotherapy involves individual sessions, but it might also involve sessions with parents or the whole family.
The type of treatment I provide represents a combination of three psychological perspectives: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and the Practice of Mindfulness. Treatment is completely tailored to your child's individual needs.