Services

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I conduct psychotherapy with children, adolescents and their parents. My primary treatment approach is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).  It is based on the principle that our thoughts, feelings and behaviors are closely connected. It can help with a wide range of issues including anxiety and depression. It focuses on current concerns and finding solutions. 

I also integrate animal-assisted interventions with Jethro, my canine partner. Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is a goal-directed intervention in which an animal meeting specific

criteria is an integral part of the treatment process. Research has found that petting a dog can help lower stress/cortisol levels, and social interaction with a dog can increase feel-good hormones like oxytocin. It can also help with reducing anxiety and depression. AAT can be utilized with various psychological, emotional, developmental, cognitive, motivational, or physical concerns.

Areas of Specialty (Children & Teens):

• Anxiety
• Phobias
• Panic
• OCD
• Anger                                       
• Behavior Problems
• Grief/Loss
• Academic stress 
• Identity issues
• Canine Phobias

Areas of Specialty (Parents):

• Child Behavior Problems 
• Parental Stress
• Parental Anger
• Parent-Child Conflict
• Communication Problems