Child & Family Services

Hi there, I’m so glad you found me.

Here are the issues I can help with:

Child concerns

  • tantrums, emotional outbursts

  • mealtime, bedtime struggles

  • school difficulties

  • anxiety & depression

  • social difficulties

  • self esteem

  • trauma

Family concerns

  • Conflict and power struggles

  • Sibling rivalry

  • grief and loss

  • strengthening parent-child bonds

  • gentle parenting with boundaries

Parenting support

  • parenting anxiety

  • mom guilt

  • parent burnout

  • overwhelm

  • feeling disconnected from your child

  • interrupting generational cycles

How I work

I work with both the child and their parents. I was trained in child-led play therapy at the Juvenile Protective Association, and began to involve parents in more and more of the treatment as I saw the incredible results. I emphasize making space for our feelings, even the scary ones, and pay special attention to the child’s attachment to their parents. 

My services

  • Play therapy for children

  • Parent-child therapy

  • Parent coaching

Next Steps

Not sure how I can help? Let’s begin with a consultation.

  • I like to begin with a grown-ups only consultation, so we can talk freely about your concerns.

  • We’ll also talk about what’s going well, how you want to parent, and what you want for your child’s well being.

  • We will discuss how I can help, and what combination of my services works best for your family.

  • Then, I’d love to meet your child.

  • I will ask what your child wants from therapy, obtain their permission to work with them

  • You can observe me interacting with your child, and decide if we are a good fit!

Location

I see children and their families in my Loop office.  I also provide home visits for an additional fee for families located in or near the following neighborhoods: Loop, South Loop, West Loop, River North and Streeterville.

Please reach out to me for a consultation.

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