George Eliot
The belief that every person has the potential to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life is true for all ages, no matter how young! A child may benefit from therapy if they are experiencing difficulties managing their emotions, behaviors or peer relationships. The younger a child is, the more that they communicate through their behavior, which means that problems with behavior are often related to problems with emotions. You don't need to figure out exactly what is going on before reaching out for help, if you are concerned, come in for an appointment and receive feedback from an experienced professional. Therapy services for children are structured in a way that is developmentally appropriate, engaging and fun. Parents (and/or caregivers) are involved in treatment planning and therapy sessions; because supporting a child also means supporting their parent(s).
Adolescence is a stressful and challenging stage for teens and their parents under the best of circumstances. If you see your teen struggling with intense emotions, notice that they can't seem to move forward from a painful life event or you are unsure how to handle challenging behavior, trust your instincts and reach out for help today. Angela is experienced in helping families navigate through this difficult time and is here to partner with you on your teen's path to wellness. Not sure your teen will like therapy? Not to worry! Angela has creative strategies to establish a positive relationship and engage your teen in the treatment process. Many people find that having the clinic's therapy dog, Blossom, present in sessions also increases comfort and engagement. Schedule an appointment today to have a clinical assessment completed and receive feedback from an experienced professional.
You may be wondering how your life became so different than you imagined it would be or find yourself feeling unable to manage hurdles that have come your way. Whether it is current stressors or old wounds causing you to struggle, therapy help you heal and move forward. Although therapy is available to address a wide range of issues, Angela specializes in the use of EMDR and Animal-Assisted Therapy to help individuals overcome issues causing trauma responses, anxiety and/or depression. In order for therapy to work, it needs to be a good fit with your individual needs and preferences. Therapeutic options will be discussed with you early in the treatment process in order to determine what will be most effective and comfortable for you.
Helpers face unique challenges and stressors through their work that make them vulnerable to experiencing mental health challenges. Remaining permeable enough to be empathically engaged with those you work with while also maintaining enough separation to preserve your own wellbeing, is a balance that even the most seasoned professional struggles with. Often, those of us dedicated to helping others sacrifice our own welfare in the name of service. Many helpers also find that certain work experiences trigger feelings from their own wounds. Regardless of personal history, bearing the suffering of others is heavy and takes its toll, sometimes even resulting in "vicarious trauma". If you are finding yourself struggling to cope, resorting to unhealthy ways of dealing with your emotions, having difficulty getting your mind off of work stressors or growing resentful of others, reach out today! You deserve the same quality of life that you want for the people you serve.
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