Child or Adolescent; Family Conflict; Behavioral Issues
Issues:
ADHD; Adoption; Anxiety; Asperger's Syndrome; Autism; Career Counseling; Chronic Impulsivity; Codependency; Coping Skills; Depression; Divorce; Dual Diagnosis; Emotional Disturbance; Grief; Infertility; Infidelity; Life Coaching; Life Transitions; Marital and Premarital; Parenting; Peer Relationships; Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum; Relationship Issues; School Issues; Self Esteem; Sexual Abuse; Stress; Suicidal Ideation; Trauma and PTSD; Women's Issues
Bio:
I have worked in the mental health field for 15 years following a career as a junior and senior high teacher. I have experience with everyone from very young children to elderly individuals. I believe firmly in the individual's ability to change if they so desire, regardless of education level, socioeconomic status, or past challenges. I approach all people with an open mind and a non-judgmental attitude. Acceptance and kindness are important traits and ones I strive to show each and every person I meet, whether that is within my office or at the grocery store.I employ brief, solution-focused methods to resolve issues in a timely manner. I emphasize a family systems approach involving as many aspects of an individual's life in the therapeutic process as possible. I specialize in family issues, autism, ADD/ADHD in adults and children, adjustment issues, depression, anxiety and many other topics.I have some very unique personal experiences as the mother of a special needs child as well as personally being a child and grandchild of divorce. I have inadvertently specialized in family issues and grief and loss as well as helping families to cope with a special needs individual.
