Kid & Child Therapy in Orange County.
When it comes to children and kids in therapy, they need playfulness and fun in the therapeutic room.
Children & Kids in Therapy
As a therapist working with children, I believe in the power of play and playfulness. I believe in connecting to them through attunement, with or without words. My past work as an infant and toddler teacher has helped me understand the importance of letting the child lead, using their language, and giving them space when needed. I like to bring lots of energy and enthusiasm in the room. I try to stay up to date on what kids are interested in nowadays too! This means me and your child will play, we might go for a walk, we might do an activity together, we might do arts & crafts, we might play a game, etc. I am creative when it comes to what therapy looks like! And that means they will also learn and develop tools, but in a creative and engaging way.
With young children, there is also a bonus person to work with… and that’s you! The parents. I believe in a systems approach when it comes to therapy. Therefore, when it comes to working with young children, I spend time with the parents as well to help keep consistency across all the child’s environments. We can gain so much more momentum if we work together :) Oftentimes it is not only the child that needs to create change, but the system as a whole which includes the parents as well.
Common Challenges in Child Therapy
Common Challenges in Child Therapy
Common Challenges
Life Transitions
Conflict
Emotion Regulation
Executive Functioning Difficulty
Self-esteem
Body Image
Anger
Social Skills
ADHD or Autism
Indicators that Your Child Might Need Child Therapy
Difficulty with adjusting to a recent life transition such as attending a new school, divorce, loss of a pet or friend, etc.
Persistent feelings of worry and/or sadness
Struggling to manage emotions as evidenced by meltdowns or outbursts
Negative self-talk such as comments about their self-esteem or body image
Avoidance of social situations or an increase in social isolation
Trouble making friends and/or maintaining friendships
Difficulty with falling asleep or staying asleep
Regression in behaviors
Kids can have so many emotions.
I can help support and guide kiddos with identifying, processing, and ultimately managing all of life’s biggest emotions. Reach out today!
