Peace is Possible
Providing therapy to children, teens, young adults and parents in San Diego, California
Are you tired of things being so difficult at home? You can see that your child or teen is struggling, but you're not sure what to do to help. They may be having difficulties in school or with friends. Or it may be that things feel out of control at home. You try so hard to help things get better, but it seems like things are just stuck. Maybe you’ve noticed that your reactions to your kids are way bigger than you want them to be. It takes you off guard because it happens so quickly. Something happens to trigger you and you lose your temper, and then you feel so guilty. You want to have a great relationship with your kids or teens, but along with managing the family, the kids, and your own life - sometimes it just feels like too much.
You love your child so much. But you feel overwhelmed and not sure what to do.
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It doesn't have to be this way! Things can get better for you and your child. It’s possible for you to have the solid connection you want, and have a clearer understanding of how to help your child through their tough times. I can help get you there! I use evidence-based practices to help make improvements for all family members. I am a Registered Play Therapist and I will use play therapy techniques to help your child manage their strong emotions and improve their behaviors. I will allow your teen or young adult to have a safe place to vent and work through their challenges. And I will support you in learning ways to work through your “stuff” so you can more easily manage your emotions when your child’s feelings get big.
I can help you be the parent you want to be for your child or teen!
It can be difficult when we feel stuck and feel it's impossible to get started on the path to more peace at home. I will be with you and your family throughout this process, while providing support and encouragement. I will work with your child or teen, and also with you to feel better. There is hope for a brighter, less stressful future!
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Child and Adolescent Therapy
Children learn through play. It’s how they communicate and process their emotions. Teens are more open to talk therapy to work on their concerns. I provide a safe, accepting environment in order for children and adolescents to heal and grow.
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Parenting Support
Parenting is such a difficult job! It’s 24/7 , you’re constantly “on,” and it’s something that you care so much about. It requires patience, structure, calming, nurturing, etc. No wonder you’re exhausted. I will work with you to help make parenting less stressful and demanding, and much more enjoyable.
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EMDR – Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
EMDR can be life-changing by helping both children and adults decrease the severity of their emotional reactions. It is an evidence-based practice that is effective for anxiety, depression, and trauma, including both “Big T” and “little T” traumas.
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Medical Trauma/Chronic Illness
If you or your child have experienced a distressing medical event in the past, or have an ongoing illness, therapy can help you process the difficult emotions that come with it. I have lived experience with a child with a life-threatening illness, and I can help guide you and your child on the path to emotional healing.
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IFS - Internal Family Systems
Explore your inner landscape with IFS. Internal Family Systems is a type of therapy that affects change by observing and accepting all the “parts” of us. It helps us heal by making sense of all of the different thoughts and feelings that arise, and brings us to a place of acceptance of all parts of us.