Child Therapists in Albuquerque, NM

Small Steps works with children from birth to 18 years of age in the areas of Infant Mental Health and Development Therapy, Play Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Art Therapy, Dance and Movement Therapy, Parenting Support and Education and Home Visiting. Each of these modalities focuses on helping young children develop healthy neurological and psychological functioning as well as healthy relationships and resiliency.

**Unfortunately I have no availability****Welcome and thank you for visiting. There are many professional therapists to choose from. It's often hard to distinguish between everyone and feel you've made the right decision. Finding a genuine connection can take time. It's alright to change your mind if you don't feel comfortable. The best counseling environment encourages exploration of who you are with someone you trust, accepts you as you are, and travels where you feel needed to go. I hope when we work together that you feel this connection.

One of the most difficult things is to watch your child struggle and not know exactly how to help. I am a compassionate counselor with experience working with children , adolescents, and adults with a variety of different issues including anxiety, behavioral issues, depression, grief, and trauma. I use play therapy and sand tray so that your child can express themselves, in a safe, non-judgmental space. I also use a person-centered and strengths-based approach, to empower you to tap into your own strengths to bring about meaningful, positive change in your life.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children , adolescents, young adults, and families. Prior to moving to Santa Fe, much of my clinical training and experience occurred at the Children 's Hospital Colorado on the Eating Disorder Unit and in the general outpatient clinic. My areas of expertise include eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identify development, perfectionism, personal growth, relationship difficulties, and parent- child issues. Furthermore, I have expertise in children and adolescents with food refusal and atypical eating difficulties. My approach is collaborative and solution focused to manage stress, resolve conflict, reduce symptoms, improve relationships, and make changes.

*Not currently accepting new clients* Hello! I am a strengths-based therapist who loves and specializes in working with children and their families. Parent- Child interaction and helping families to identify coping strategies is my passion; I have been working with children and parents for the past 11 years. My theoretical orientation is rooted in Experiential Play Therapy, Parent- Child Interaction Therapy, and Brief Solution Focused Therapy. By using a child directed approach with families, children are able to form close and secure relationships with others, understand and manage their feelings, and feel safe to learn and explore.