I offer specialized therapeutic support for children ages 0-5, as well as kids up to 13 years old. My approach recognizes that young children communicate their needs and experiences differently than adults – often through play, behavior, and their relationships with caregivers.
Frequent emotional outbursts that seem difficult to manage and challenges with transitions or routine changes
Rejecting Behaviors toward caregivers
Tantrums, refusal to follow directions, aggression, biting, talking back
Excess crying or screaming
Excess clinginess
Academic challenges
Developmental delays
Needing support with a recent diagnosis such as ADHD or Autism
I know it can be hard when your child is exhibiting frustrating behaviors, and you don’t know how to make them stop. I’m passionate about working with you and your child to ensure that your family thrives.
I believe that children's behaviors are their way of communicating needs, emotions, and experiences. Through developmentally appropriate therapy, we create positive change together. Our therapeutic work focuses on helping your child express themselves safely, develop emotional regulation skills, and build confidence while processing difficult experiences. We emphasize strengthening family relationships and navigating developmental challenges with care and understanding.
I provide comprehensive support for managing childhood challenges from emotional outbursts to temperament mismatch with caregivers. While helping children develop healthy coping strategies and emotional regulation skills,I simultaneously guide caregivers to gain the tools necessary in understanding and navigating challenges, building satisfying, attuned relationships and building a strong foundation for a lifetime of attunement with their child.
My work includes addressing separation anxiety, excessive crying, and defiant behaviors through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Attachment and Family Relationships
Our sessions focus on strengthening bonds with caregivers and supporting secure attachment development, with special attention to transitional challenges, relational repairs and navigating daily challenges in a way that brings you closer together. We work together to build trust and emotional security while addressing separation and reunion difficulties.
Developmental and Academic Growth
I offer specialized support across several key areas:
Comprehensive developmental support, including milestone understanding and addressing delays in social-emotional development
Academic readiness and social skill development, helping children build confidence in school settings and peer relationships
Trauma-informed care for processing difficult life experiences
Building resilience
Our therapeutic journey emphasizes practical, measurable progress. You may notice your child:
Expressing emotions more appropriately and showing improved behavioral regulation
Developing stronger relationships and demonstrating increased confidence
Managing transitions more easily and effectively using new coping skills
My practice embraces cultural diversity and family collaboration. I provide:
Culturally responsive interventions that honor your family values and traditions
Regular progress updates and practical strategies for home implementation
Comprehensive support for bilingual/bicultural families and diverse parenting practices
Through our partnership, we will create a supportive environment where your child can thrive and develop the skills needed for long-term success.