Areas of Expertise
ANXIETY & DEPRESSION
Depression & anxiety can be debilitating and overwhelming. While these mental health issues are different and independent, they often coincide. In our sessions we utilize talk therapy and cognitive behavior therapy to find ways to make this challenge more manageable. We work on identifying potential triggers and risk factors and ways that these situations and feelings can be mitigated.
ADD/ADHD & EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING
People living with Attention Deficit Disorder (with or without Hyperactivity) often experience impulse control, difficult sustaining attention and can be easily distracted. Executive Functioning challenges can present independently, but often coincide with other diagnoses. In our sessions we may use mindfulness to gain self-regulation and we work on behavior strategies and self-awareness. We may utilize video intervention so they gain an understanding of how they interact with their environment. We could also focus on organizational skills, planning and prioritization, and time management skills.
INDEPENDENT LIVING & JOB READINESS
Some youth need extra support to be prepared for independent living and embarking on a career. Sessions may involve skills assessments, practicing scenarios in real-world situations, or identifying plans for higher education or vocational schools. I support youth as they work towards independence by explaining, modeling, and supporting until they are confident in these skills.
RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES
Whether your child or young adult is experiencing relationship challenges within the family or with their peers, I can offer tools to help. We will assess where the relationship breakdowns occur, what the history has been and look inward about what actions may be causing these issues. If requested, we can have additional members of the family come in to discuss the issues. We may also work on identifying healthy vs. unhealthy relationships and relationship choices and work on agreements for communication to improve relationships.