Toddler Therapists in 12020

Are there times that you notice you or child is having problems with something? Feelings of being overwhelmed? Notice changes in behaviors? You or your child may not be able to explain how they feel or what is going on. It can be hard for both you and your child. I’m a licensed therapist as well as a Registered Play Therapist, Certified Synergetic Play Therapist and EMDR Certified Therapist with experience working with children and families have experience treating ADHD, depression, anxiety, and trauma. But most importantly, I am here to help provide support and education to my clients and their families.

Our main focus and hope is to help you relieve the stress and suffering you are experiencing that brought you to this search. Most importantly, we will help you find the source of your problem. Together, we will change the direction of your life. We only ask for the opportunity to work with you and support you through your troubles so that you find happiness in your life.

I am the founder of ECS Psychological Services and serve as the clinical director. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, but currently focus my work on providing comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, consultation to school districts and community education programs for mental health-related issues. I provide educational workshops for teachers with a focus on recognizing, understanding, and supporting students with mental health difficulties.

I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and am experienced in addressing difficulties including: anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, child and adolescent behavioral and developmental concerns, adjustment and life transitions, challenges faced by military families, stress management, family dynamics, and addiction. I have developed an expertise in utilizing a trauma-informed and motivational approach with my clients. I am also skilled at offering play therapy and animal-assisted therapy when it is appropriate for my clients. I am passionate about providing a solution-focused framework and delivering individualized and holistic treatment to each of my clients.

Getting started is the hardest part. This is true of most things requiring significant time and energy. The decision to seek psychotherapy may not sound difficult, but acting on it can be. Seeking help suggests that we can't do it alone. Whether or not we can, I believe we shouldn't have to. Life is hard. Relationships are complicated. The world throws us a curveball and we find ourselves overwhelmed, disappointed or depressed. We lose a loved one, a job or have trouble finding meaningful work. We make bad decisions, or when we make good decisions, things don't turn out as we expect.

I have worked with children, adolescents and adults with various emotional and mental health needs. My career began working with at-risk youth suffering from severe emotional disturbances. I later began working with children and families within their homes to secure a healthy balance of support and resources, while enhancing their sense of self. I enjoy working with individuals, families and couples. I am open to networking with any provider (i.e., teachers, primary care physicians, psychiatrists,etc.) that are involved in one's care. I believe in helping individuals identify their strengths and incorporating these strengths into their daily lives.