Children & Adolescents
Individual & Family Therapy
We believe you when you say “my kid isn’t doing this [behavior] anywhere else, so no one believes it’s a problem.” That’s definitely a real thing. Neurodiversity (ex. ADHD, autism, learning disorders), Shakespearian-level anger spells, grief, and exhausting anxiety is our scope of practice. Our team is family-centered, and since every family is unique, we can’t tell you exactly what to expect. Lots of kids need a private, safe place to practice new communication and self-regulation strategies. Some kids aren’t ready to come in at all, but their parents need sessions for a mini child-development bootcamp or a healthy dose of empathy for a tricky situation. We aren’t here to try and make a particular treatment modality work for you (though we are trained in CBT, humanistic, psychodynamic, Adlerian and systems-oriented philosophies). Our motto is “whatever works,” we’re alongside you.
Psychological Testing
Neuropsychological, psychoeducational and psychological testing are siblings, approaching the same situation with a different lens. Shop around for the approach that feels best for you. Know that psych testing is not a One-Flew-Over-the-Cuckoo’s nest situation at all. It’s an incredible resource for helping parents to understand their child’s cognitive, emotional and social profile. This often results in a diagnosis (ex. ADHD, Autism, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, etc.) which not only helps your child’s family and therapy team, but offers a huge benefit for educators working with your child at school. We see testing as a vehicle for empathy, allowing you to collaborate with providers by considering your child with detailed love and attention.