Therapy Session in Missouri

I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist with a specialization in working with children and their families. With over 20 years of experience, I am passionate about helping young individuals navigate the challenges of growing up, including emotional struggles, behavioral concerns, trauma, and developmental issues. My approach is rooted in creating a safe and supportive environment where children feel heard, understood, and empowered to express themselves. I utilize a combination of play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and family therapy techniques to address the unique needs of each child. My goal is to work collaboratively with both the child and their family to build positive coping strategies, enhance emotional resilience, and strengthen communication within the home. I also offer support for parents, providing them with practical tools and strategies to nurture their child's emotional well being and foster a healthy, open relationship. Whether dealing with panic attacks, anxiety, grief, ADHD or trauma, I am here to help your child build the skills they need to thrive in everyday life.

I have a strong background helping people manage and cope with their depression, general anxiety social and performance anxiety, phobias OCD PTSD and trauma and adjusting to major life changes I have worked with parents to teach them how to regulate the emotions of their children. I am also trained in Imago Therapy for couples I have a doctorate in Psychology, and I have spent the last 30 years working as a Mental Health Therapist. I am licensed to practice in Washington State, Arizona, and Missouri. I use the therapeutic methods grounded in cognitive and behavioral therapies (behaviorism, CBT, DBT, and the Unified Protocol) The methods I employ are all backed by extensive research which indicates the therapy is effective.