Child & Adolescent Counseling
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I believe that children want to do well though at times, they lack the skills to successfully meet expectations. In working with children, I emphasize a non-blaming, affirming approach and incorporate parents and caregivers throughout treatment.
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Counseling with children & adolescents can address a number of issues:
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Blaming has no positive affect at all, nor does trying to persuade using reason and argument. That is my experience. No blame, no reasoning, no argument, just understanding. Being an adolescent today is no easy thing. Everyday pressures from society, school, friends and home may leave you feeling out of control and wondering if you can ever be truly successful. Many teenagers feel overwhelmed by all these expectations and take it out on themselves or those around them. Sometimes the support of friends and family is not enough. You may worry that people will get tired of listening to you talk about your problems. You may worry that they will tell other people your secrets. You may even feel that their concern is just one more source of pressure for you.I am drawn to working with youth and adolescents in conjunction with their families. It is my belief that people at this age are not only in need of guidance but are often the most receptive. I see the inherent benefits of counseling as a supportive measure in helping youth build healthy ideas of themselves and their place within the world. The challenges upon parents are many, they often blind parents to the troubles within their own homes and strip them of the ability to address these troubles even once they are apparent.
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Facing the shadows inside of us can feel scary, but often times it is the key that will unlock your true self and allow you to become who you were meant to be.