Child Therapists in Bryn Mawr, PA

When you look at your child , you see strength and potential within them; but big emotions and challenging behaviors can cause you to lose sight of those positives, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and lost. Children are complex, perceptive beings who know and understand more than we give them credit for, but they aren't always the best communicators, especially when it comes to their emotions. Thankfully, there is hope! Taking the time to understand your child 's perspective and experience will help you connect with them on a deeper level, setting the foundation for strong and secure relationships for life.

Through play and other expressive therapies, children are able to express themselves safely and work out what is troubling them. Play is the language of children and the toys become their words. Parents are given the tools to understand what their children are communicating to them and we work as a team to strengthen the family system and decrease power struggles and stressors in the home. Main Line Play Therapy: Expressive Therapy Center now offers dance/movement, music, & play therapy,

I deeply believe in the power of the family. When you are facing disconnection, fighting with your family, or struggling with your relationships, it can feel overwhelming and hopeless. But, there's so much to be hopeful for. At Thriving Families Center, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based therapy to help every member of your family heal and thrive. With an approach that focuses on helping each individual become their healthiest self and connect as a family unit, our team at Thriving Families can help you get where you need to be.

I believe that mental health reflects a balance between an individual's emotional functioning and his/her family, friends and community. I support patients in their personal awareness and integration of the mind, body and spirit. I have extensive clinical experience with individuals and families addressing concerns such as: Anxiety, Autistic Spectrum, Attention Deficit Disorders, Bi-Polar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Learning Differences, Oppositional/Defiant Behaviors, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression and Psychological responses to life changes. I offer additional expertise in bi-cultural/racial issues, chronic illness, co-parenting, LGBT community, interfaith marriage and sibling rivalry.

I have been providing therapy for children and families for several years after graduating from Bryn Mawr College of Social Work and Social Research. I am trauma informed and specialize in child development, attachment, mindful parenting, sensory integration, behavioral challenges, Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, OCD and grief and loss.

I specialize in care for children , teens, young adults, and families: 1) Building cooperation and openness in place of defiance and lying; 2) Cultivating self-control in place of tantrums and aggression; 3) Fostering contentment and self-confidence in place of sadness and worry; and 4) Developing genuine closeness in place of clinging and irritability. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience addressing core relational issues of protection, loyalty, authority, trust, fairness, and forgiveness. I help families heal from generational wounds and allow children develop appropriate individuation, using the secure base of a trusting parent- child relationship.

Do you sometimes need someone to talk to to open up about your worries and sadness, and hopes and dreams? Maybe you don't want to keep asking your friends/family to listen or maybe there isn't anyone to open up to at all. Now you don't have to do it alone...

My mindfulness based, play therapy training has taught me how to help children that have gone through or may be going through a trauma. A child 's language is play. A play therapy room offers a variety of mediums that will help a child safely express what they need to in order to heal through their play. My sessions also will partially include the parents, where feelings and coping skills can be discussed before the play time begins.

My professional focus is on children ,adolescents and families. An additional focus is on the individuaI adult. Today, children and teens face adult issues at earlier ages. These challenges often affect the child 's educational, social and psychological well-being, which in turn impacts the family as a whole. One of my strengths is dispelling confusion, increasing self-awareness and self-esteem. This assists in facing everyday stresses and challenges, for the child as well as the parent or adult. My work promotes improved confidence, self-esteem and offers insight. These changes will improve mood, performance and relationships.

We are living in challenging times. Children and parents need support to get through issues such as divorce, loss of a loved one, illness of a family member, school pressures, adolescent conflict, adult children moving back into the home and bullying. Within the context of family therapy, I work with children ages three through the young adult years. I am a trained play therapist and able to help children and adolescents express their feelings and deep emotions. I am able to work, both individually with family members and in family therapy, to support change and growth for the entire family.

I am an individual, couples and family therapist with more than twenty years experience treating couples issues, adolescent and family problems, grief and bereavement, depression and adjustment problems. My primary goal as a therapist is to help my clients effectively meet and respond to the issues and problems of their lives, either in their roles as parents, spouses, or teenagers. I work hard to understand each client and family member's dilemmas and struggles, and to create an atmosphere of trust so that each session provides a place where one is heard, understood and supported.

In my private practice, I provide individual and family therapy to children , adolescents, and adults. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities to ensure that my clients receive the best treatment. I work closely with families, schools and medical providers.

When our children hurt, we hurt. Teaching young children , adolescents and young adults coping skills that they will use for a lifetime is a wonderful gift for the entire family. Adult women experience a tremendous amount of stress. Habitual behaviors or ways of thinking that served us as children are often of no use and even harmful during adulthood. Feeling better requires challenging these old habits and creating new pathways to suit our current goals.

Erika has an extensive range of clinical experience with clients of all ages in inpatient and outpatient psychiatry settings. She has spent the last five years focusing and deepening her clinical understanding of the specific needs of children and adolescents. While studying in Grad school, combining her love of art and psychology, she quickly understood the powerful & positive impact Art Therapy has on those struggling with life stressors and mental illness. Erika believes that art has the inherent ability to heal and that everyone has potential for change and can achieve emotional well-being using art making and creativity.