Child Therapists in Boulder, CO

I work remotely with children 3-13 years old experiencing an emotional or behavioral hardship. I work with many populations, including but not limited to, children exhibiting high anxiety, see and/or hear things and post traumatic stress disorder. Play therapy can help process things so to help get unstuck, increase self awareness, increase self esteem and decrease anxiety. I also offer parent coaching as a part of our play therapy sessions. Parent coaching is offered as a separate entity as well. Video series on filial (parent learning to conduct play therapy at home) and a parenting tool series will soon be available.

I am dedicated to providing a supportive, safe environment for clients to work on their own areas of concern. A relational model provides the context for this work, which is guided by each individual's needs. You can depend on my ability to offer warmth and compassion; respect your process; be educational and interactive; provide support and direction; and truly care. Clients report feeling better, having new insights and knowing they are supported while contemplating and effecting change in their lives. I am committed to assisting you on your journey.

I have dedicated my life to helping children and adults heal, and believe that healing is better done together. Do you or a loved one suffer from anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, or loss? I strive to use creative tools to create a safe environment for all who come through the door. For adults struggling with loss, anxiety, and depression, I have found satisfaction in providing tools to manage their everyday lives. I have training in trauma-informed practices, Theraplay, and sand therapy.

Are you worried that your preschooler's abrupt mood swings will be a problem when she enters kindergarten? Is your third grader easily frustrated, teary and self-deprecating over an inability to get things right? Are you discouraged because of your fourth grader's consistently angry and disrespectful behavior? Raising a child with difficult behaviors can be exhausting. . . As a play therapist and parent resource, I help parents have more harmonious and enjoyable relationships with their children .

My approach is direct, supportive and caring. I believe that effective psychotherapy is based upon mutual curiosity and genuineness in discovering how to meet life’s challenges - including family issues, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. The path through these difficulties includes facing them with humor, gentleness and bravery. The fruition of this exploration is a greater awareness of self and an appreciation of others.

It's not easy to seek help for your child . I've been there. I've been a psychologist for 28 years, but I've been a parent for 24, and counting. As a child and family psychologist, I help young families develop skills and routines to support healthy relationships for years to come. Play therapy allows children to integrate difficult experiences, and move past the stuck points in which they (and their parents) often find themselves. And it even works to do it virtually!

Are you or your child struggling with difficult emotions or self-defeating behaviors? I can help. I offer mindfulness-based counseling for adults and teens, and non-directive play therapy for children . These approaches have proven to be effective at increasing self-awareness and self-acceptance, and creating lasting changes in my clients’ lives. If you’re ready to commit to such a process, then I will be right there with you, offering support and insight at each step along the way.

I help children feel more expansion in their emotionality so that they are able to break the cycles of self-doubt and move forward with their innate wisdom and their natural curiosities. In the old-paradigm, we have been faced with imbalances, pressures, restrictions and tensions especially in school. Some children thrive in the current system. Others have a more outside of the box way of learning. By honoring our deepest truths, we prepare for the world we are creating. Kids are looking for their own unique outlets to express their needs. We work together to embody and discover choices that make the most sense for who they are!

My goal is to provide clients with science-based tools to manage their anxiety-related concerns on their own. My general treatment orientation is cognitive behavioral, with a peripheral focus on lifestyle issues that can impede your progress. Using a symptom-specific approach I can help to provide accurate diagnosis and treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Phobia, and other anxiety related issues. In addition to working with adults, I enjoy working with children , and providing parents with the guidance they need to help their child succeed.

I focus on the strengths of the individual children , adolescents, and the families and use this as a basis for developing treatments that are individualized for the child , adolescent, and family and takes into account family routines and rituals. I set goals that are attainable. Families with children or adolescents with ADHD, disruptive behavior disorders,family issues, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, school phobia, consultation and managing pediatric and adolescent chronic illness (e.g., Asthma, diabetes) at home and school. Helping manage transitions and adjustment for children , adolescents, and families (starting a new school, moving, coping with parent's separation/divorce).

Are you suffering from uncomfortable anxiety and find that ways you try to control your thoughts and feelings or avoiding triggers is making things worse? I can help you learn to face your feelings and get enjoyment out of your life. I specialize in anxiety treatment for children , teens, college students, and adults. Some examples of commonly treated conditions include health anxiety, test anxiety, social anxiety, separation anxiety, and generalized worries. I have helped individuals of all ages recover from these challenges using a kind, caring, individualized approach that will challenge and support your growth and help you feel more brave and confident.

Is your kiddo lacking confidence, overwhelmed by their emotions, yet you know deep inside there is a magical human just waiting to be discovered? I work with children who are highly intellectual, empathic, and feeling beings who oftentimes have been targeted by schools, peers, and teachers as being the "problem." The truth is they are not the problem and you know this, but yet their everyday functioning is being hindered. Getting to school or having play dates often seems like more of a challenge for you than the other families you know.

I specialize in working with tweens and teens, and I also work well with parents, young adults and established adults to provide support for navigating the many life and developmental challenges facing people today. My experience includes college-level teaching, research, and counseling experience in many settings, including family homes, schools and community mental health clinics. I work to create a comfortable, informative and supportive setting, in which you can gain clarity, understanding and confidence in how you want to manage the issues you face in your life.

I help to build a bright future for children and families. The Center for Learning and Psychological Services offers comprehensive psychological and learning based services to individuals birth to age 25. My specialty areas include;psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, behavioral services, diagnostic evaluations, and individual and group counseling, and play based therapy. I also coordinate all learning based services through our center for; tutoring, executive functioning coaching, and learning based support.