Therapy Services
for Parents, Families,
Children, Teens & Adults

You are living every parent’s worst nightmare. When daydreaming about parenthood, you never saw yourself here. Life is hazy and you are swinging between deep sorrow and straight-up PISSED that the rest of the world doesn’t seem to notice that a bright light has dimmed. You realize you are now a member of the worst club out there. A club where membership benefits include pity, half-hugs, and “thoughts and prayers” from everyone around you. They don’t understand. How could they? I want you to know that even though the club SUCKS, you are in good company. As a parent who has experienced the death of a child, I get it. Intimately.

I have unique personal experiences and professional training to help you process your grief and learn how to live a life without being able to hug your child.

I work with parents “surviving” the death of their child to find meaning in life again. We will design a plan together. Goals can include:

- Processing a traumatic experience
- Learning from a parent who’s been there
- Learning ways to honor your loved one

It is a difficult journey and you do not have to make it alone.

Maybe you are in the trenches right now, maybe you clawed your way out of the trenches only to find further devastation ahead. The fact is, your family is hurting—physically, mentally, and emotionally—from the life you’ve endured. Yes, endured. Specialists, Tegaderm, ambulances, DME, helicopter rides, Yankauers. Your reality is far from what you ever thought it could be, yet you endure—your child endures.

You routinely face life and death situations and then carry on with your day. You know this is not “normal,” but it is your “normal.” This life is exhausting and you often agree when others say, “I don’t know how you do it.” Your child probably surprises you with their resiliency and you wonder how they can smile, let alone laugh. All of the feelings are big, but a few may be particularly intense (I’m looking at you, guilt and anger).

I use trauma-informed techniques, play, and compassion to support children and parents in grieving AND healing. Let’s work together to design a plan that helps achieve your family goals whether they are increasing your quality of life, shifting mindsets, moving toward acceptance, or generating hope.

Sometimes we know why our kids are having a hard time--whether it be behaviorally, emotionally, socially, or otherwise. Other times, we may not have a clue as to what is going on, but we know something is amiss. Whatever it is, things between you and your child feel different. The “why” behind “what’s wrong” can get even more complicated if your child is very young, does not speak, or is hesitant to communicate their needs.

I work well with the stubborn, old-soul child. I use play-based modalities with children and tweens to create an environment of acceptance, empathy, and understanding. This environment helps children and tweens feel comfortable to explore, express, and process thoughts, feelings, experiences, and behaviors…sometimes while even having fun. I simultaneously work with parents to teach you methods and skills to better respond to your child's underlying needs, building your confidence along the way.

Parents can also learn to more effectively set limits with their children while repairing and rebuilding the parent-child relationship. Yes, both can happen at the same time. If you and your child are struggling through daily meltdowns and facing challenges that previously were not there--and you are ready to figure this out--contact me for a free 15-minute consultation.

**Parents may be required to participate in weekly individual sessions for children in this age range. Details will be discussed after the intake session.**

Bright, misunderstood eenagers are my jam. I know that may sound odd considering many people overtly avoid teenagers; but not me. I wanted to work in a high school, and did so as a Professional School Counselor for nearly 10 years, before moving to private practice. I connect best with young people experiencing strong emotions they may not fully understand and may not know how to handle. This may happen with no apparent cause, and sometimes that happens when your teen or young adult is trying and struggling to adjust to changes in their lives related to starting high school or college, experiencing a breakup, divorce or the death of a loved one. We work together to identify their physical and emotional needs (because often they struggle to speak about these feelings effectively) and create a plan from several modalities to get those needs met. I work with you and/or your teen to see what is going well because it can often feel like everything is going wrong. I want young people to know that the feelings they are experiencing are valid, normal and THEIRS to have…even if other people around them do not agree or do not understand. So, if your teen is miserable and does not necessarily know why or what to do, I can help! Contact me for a free 15-min consultation.

**Parents are required to participate in parent/family sessions as clinically indicated. Details will be discussed after the intake session.**

Whether you are a parent, a fellow elder millennial, a teacher, or just a person in need of support, check out my lived experiences or contact me to see if we are a good fit.

• Complete Family Medical Leave forms

• Help you prepare your case for extended leave or accomodations

• Speak with your other providers to coordinate care

• Hold workshops or meetings with staff at school or work to educate them on needs of the grieving