Creating A Safe Neighborhood for Littles

When Your Child's World Feels Too Much

Just like Mister Rogers understood, childhood can be filled with big feelings that feel impossible to navigate. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, or Autism, they need a safe space to learn skills to understand and express their feelings, I'm here to help create that special place where they can grow into who they’re meant to be.

  • Changes in your child's mood or behavior

  • Difficulty with transitions or new situations

  • Big emotions that seem overwhelming for their age

  • Challenges with friendships or school

  • The effects of family changes, trauma, or loss

  • Your teenager pulling away when they need support most

When To Seek Help

  • Play Therapy & Sandtray: They can express their feelings through toys, games, and stories

  • Creative Arts: Drawing, crafting, and creating as pathways to healing

  • Theraplay Techniques: Building connection and trust through structured play and self-regulation.

Approaches for Your Child (ages 3-12)

  • EMDR for Trauma Processing: Gentle, effective treatment for difficult memories

  • Identity Exploration: Finding their authentic self during these crucial years

  • Coping Skills Development: Real tools for managing stress, anxiety, and peer pressure

For Your Teen (Ages 13-18):