INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Parenting Young Children

Ages 4-8

Common concerns for young children include separation anxiety, inattention/distractibility, hyperactivity/impulsivity, difficulty following caregiver instructions, trouble with bedtime/sleep routine, tantrums, and adjustment to the school setting. For children this age, effective interventions rely on high levels of caregiver participation. Sessions are generally conducted as caregiver-only with a focus on developing tailored parenting strategies. Sessions may be held jointly with both the caregiver and child present for live coaching and practice of parenting skills.

Adolescence

Ages 13-17

Common concerns in adolescence include stress, anxiety, inattention/ distractibility, impulsivity/risk-taking, depression/self-harm, conduct concerns, family tension, adjustment to high school and extracurricular demands, challenges around friendships and dating, and preparation for a transition into college/early career. Level of caregiver involvement is variable by client and presenting concerns. Sessions may be conducted as teen-only, caregiver-only, or jointly with both the caregiver and teen present.

Adulthood

Ages 25-45

Common concerns in adulthood include stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression/self-harm, exploration of self-identity, difficulty in social relationships across family, friendships, and dating, family planning, adjustment to long-term partnership and/or parenting, navigating conflict within committed partnerships, and managing career demands and/or changes. Sessions are generally conducted as client-only. Loved ones may occasionally be requested to participate when the clinician and client agree their involvement could appropriately support treatment goals.

Middle Childhood

Ages 9-12

Common concerns in middle childhood and pre-adolescence include stress, anxiety, inattention/distractibility, hyperactivity/impulsivity, depression, disruptive/oppositional behavior, family tension, adjustment to middle school and extracurricular demands, and difficulty around peer relationships. Level of caregiver involvement is variable by client and presenting concerns. Sessions may be conducted as child-only, caregiver-only, or jointly with both the caregiver and child present.

Young Adulthood

Ages 18-24

Common concerns in young adulthood include stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression/self-harm, exploration of self-identity, difficulty in social relationships across family, friendships, and dating, and adjustment to college and early career demands. Sessions are generally conducted as client-only. Caregivers may occasionally be requested to participate when the clinician and client agree their involvement could appropriately support treatment goals.

Parenting Teens and Young Adults

Common concerns for caregivers of teens and young adults are centered on fostering both independence and accountability, maintaining open communication, responding to conduct concerns, addressing "failure to launch," and providing age-appropriate support and guidance. Therapeutic intervention is generally focused on understanding typical development in adolescence and young adulthood, maintaining expectations and boundaries, and shifting the parenting role to one of mentorship. Sessions are generally conducted as caregiver-only.