I work with all ages and have developed specific approaches to use within age groups.

Adults: When working with adults I use verbal therapy more often than art therapy.  Art therapy can enhance verbal therapy if a client would like to use it.  My extensive experience with adults includes having worked with those who suffer from PTSD, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder,  addictions, eating disorders, schizophrenia and personality disorders.

Adolescents: My affinity with this age group quickly taught me that art therapy helps to increase the feeling of trust and safety.  I often start with art therapy and combine it with verbal therapy throughout the process.  My experience with adolescents includes working with those with PTSD, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addictions, eating disorders, pregnancy, parenting, learning disabilities, adjustment disorder and social issues.

Children: Children respond well to play therapy, art and sand tray therapy.  I have successfully worked with children who were diagnosed with PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, Asperger's disorder, depression, anxiety, reactive attachment and adjustment disorders, learning disabilities, grief and loss, school and separation anxiety and other developmental problems.

Groups: I offer a variety of groups including adolescent girls, women, dialectical behavioral therapy and trauma groups.

Families: I offer coaching services to parents who need to solve specific problems in a short amount of time.  My experience includes a great deal of successful work with families.

Other specific services that may be included in individual, groups or family sessions include:

THERAPY Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Motivational Therapy Filial Therapy (Parent/Child Play Therapy) Emotionally Focused Therapy Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Seeking Safety Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model Systemic Family Therapy Contextual Family Therapy Role Play Sandtray Therapy Grief and Loss

COACHING Parenting Problem Solving Social Skills for Children Social Skills for Adolescents Guided Imagery Pain Management Mindfulness Resiliency Assertiveness Conflict Resolution