I have carefully tailored my treatment to meet the needs of children and adolescents so that they feel comfortable and motivated to work on their treatment goals. 

 

My approach centers on, first and foremost, the therapeutic relationship.  This is built and maintained in ways that allow your child to 

experience fun and enjoyment in therapy.  My clients and I enjoy outside sports, safe indoor sports and movement, deep discussion about favorite topics, music, board games, card games, and more. 

 

I find that deeper emersion in activities provides the most meaningful experiences and opportunities for working towards goals.  These are the types of experiences that create connection, meaning, and motivation to change.  For example, while my clients enjoy playing simple catch with the football, they experience greater connection by running routes for touchdowns, or pitching fastballs to their catcher-therapist.  

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I find that children and adolescents typically don't want to sit down with a "doctor" to talk about their feelings.  While some are happy with this approach, most benefit from a more relaxed environment centered on a genuine, healthy therapeutic relationship.