Child Therapists in Hockessin, DE

I enjoy working with children and families to address their unique circumstances and challenges. I work with children of all ages, from early childhood through adolescence. I enjoy supporting parents as they manage the ups and downs of parenting children of all ages. I work from a stregnths-based perspective and believe that client motivation to participate actively in therapy is a great indicator of success. I utilize evidence-based treatments including cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and Parent- Child Interaction Therapy to treat anxiety, depression, stress, and challenging behavior.

“The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it.” I have worked as a child clincal psychologist since 2011. Prior to this I received my master’s in clinical health psychology. I have had wonderful opportunities to work in numerous settings to help children and families. I have a vast amount of clinical experience with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges. In addition to my clinical work, I conduct clinical training for other child therapists as well as serving as a consultant to early childhood providers.

Now accepting new clients- At times in our lives, we all need help. I'm here to make this an easier process. If you are looking to be treated as an individual and not another "patient" or "number", I offer a caring, non-judgmental, open-minded and experienced approach. My aim is to provide counseling that is person-centered, strength based and tailored to your needs. I also offer Performance MasterMindset Coaching to Performers, Athletes & Business Executives and Career Coaching Services.

The therapy process is a confidential relationship based on mutual respect and trust. The needs of the individual, couple, and family are addressed via traditional and alternative approaches. Dr. Jemail values good listening, kindness, a nonjudgmental approach and draws from the wisdom of research, experience, as well as, common sense. The goal is to promote healing, growth and independence. Therapy via Doxy, FaceTime or phone sessions are an option depending on circumstances. She will provide as needed support out of session. You can call or email Dr. Jemail to discuss your specific needs.

I feel comfortable bringing my own life experiences into the counseling relationship. This helps me relate to my clients and connect genuinely. I do not see myself as an expert but as an objective helper who can reflect on what the client is going through, provide validation and understanding and then gently challenge clients to change patterns and make changes for progress. I enjoy being a partner with my clients to come up with strategies to manage the challenges they face. We all need a place to feel safe, listened to, and seen. I provide that space for clients and their families.

Raising children and being married can be the most wonderful, yet humbling things in life. Over the past 25 years I have worked with hundreds of families and couples to help you customize a roadmap of change that can help you with hope and practical strategies to decrease conflict, set limits, restore nurturance, and maneuver the difficulties of being a parent, married or divorced. Helping people make change and heal from hurt is my life's passion and finding a therapist that is a good fit with the right expertise can be difficult! Call me to see if I can help.

Thank you for taking the first steps in working towards emotional healing. I have experiencing collaborating with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of needs. My approach is Client-Centered and I include aspects of Cognitive Behavioral as well as Solution-Focused therapies into my work. When working with children , I incorporate play therapy, include sandplay, into my sessions in order to engage clients and create a comfortable environment for therapy.

Staff at Integrative Psychology Group, LLC provide a supportive, collaborative and compassionate approach that will empower and support you in dealing with your unique circumstances. A developmental perspective helps us know where to start. We work with you to understand the relationship between your challenges, emotions, learning and behavior. Are there areas in your life that you are struggling to understand? Have you experienced a death or loss, or have you been diagnosed with a terminal illness? Are your relationships in jeopardy or your family in turmoil? Or maybe you are trying to figure out why you, or your child , are having trouble learning, or maintaining attention. Do you need help with parenting and behavioral management of your child ? Do you, or your child , need to be evaluated for ADHD, or a learning disability? Whatever the situation may be, we are here to help. Therapeutic goals are established to address your individual needs; and treatment is both person centered and evidence based. For families dealing with the educational needs of their children , comprehensive assessment and accurate diagnosis give you the answers you need. Please contact us, we are committed to helping individuals, children , adolescents, adults and families with special needs.

In my practice, I look to build a strong and trusting rapport with clients. We are then able to work together on identifying potential sources of life stressors as well as strengths. In exploring these areas, clients are able to identify and modify previous patterns of behavior in order to achieve their full potential personally, academically, and/or vocationally.

My practice centers on working with adolescents and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma or a traumatic experience, self-harm or harm to others. I welcome the opportunity to join individuals on their journey through exploration of the various facets of identity including gender expression, gender identity, and sexuality. Themes around patterns, boundaries, consent, mind body connection, understanding life transitions, relationships, family dynamics and stressors will play a key role in our work together.

As Therapist and Life Coach, I am integrally connected to the burgeoning Science of Positive Psychology, which is the scientific study of what enables people and communities to thrive. My approach emphasizes the uniqueness and potential of each individual. I dwell in the possibility for positive change. I am committed to the use of tools which make it possible for you to recognize, appreciate and utilize your signature character strengths (you at your best) to assist you with any perceived problems, limitations and areas of healing, thereby opening the door for you to set your intention toward the realm of your possibility.

Life Can Be Difficult. Let Me Help. I understand that life can become difficult and stressful. And certain situations can be overwhelming. I am here to start you on the path to owning your success. Through questioning, discussing, goal setting and counseling, we will work together to assess your business or personal issue and work to resolve it. The road to owning your success takes dedication, hard work, education and change. I will help you experience success in dealing with personal issues, professional problems, relationship conflicts, disaster and trauma, and corporate mishaps.

I understand how hard it is to sort through a list of names to find someone with whom you are comfortable talking. Clients often tell me that they felt at ease in our first phone contact. I love what I do; helping individuals and families understand and learn healthy ways to cope with issues like depression, anxiety, troubled relationships, & loss, and to make lasting changes in their personal lives. So many people feel overwhelmed and don't know where or how to start and it can be as simple as calling to set up the first appointment.

By exploring your options for compassionate mental health care, you are one step closer on your path towards healing. That takes courage, and can help you on your journey! We specialize in working with those who are struggling with all kinds of losses, but ALSO those with other mental health and relationship difficulties. We experience a sense of loss when someone or something, very dear to us, has been taken from our lives. In spite of what you may have learned, there is no one right way to feel, or to grieve! We experience different types of losses throughout our lives - and we know that every person's grief is unique

I do my work with the knowledge that I have the honor to offer comfort to those who may have been greatly wounded. I approach my work with the awareness that everyone's story contains both beauty and pain. Just as the hurt occurs in the context of relationships, so does the healing.

Together, you and I will work to focus on healing through present moment experience and self awareness. Through the practice of self acceptance with compassion a powerful lens is created. This allows us to see the inner workings of our own mind and gives clarity to what we struggle with. In this space we find our way to growth, healing and peace.