Cognizant Counseling Center, LLC
Child and Adolescent Counseling
Is your kid’s anxiety giving YOU anxiety? Tired of the power struggles? Wondering how to best support your neurodivergent child? Are you experiencing problems that you can’t solve even though you’ve tried everything?
If you said yes to any of the above questions, we can help! We would love to work with you and your child.
We generally look at any problem as a manifestation of stress within the system (internal and external). We believe that when kids exhibit concerning behaviors, we need to become “Stress Detectives.”
We’ll work with your child to:
- Find Their Stressors and Reduce Them
- Find Their Unmet Needs and Meet Them
- Find Their Lagging Skills and Develop Them
Is your kid’s anxiety giving YOU anxiety? Tired of the power struggles? Wondering how to best support your neurodivergent child? Are you experiencing problems that you can’t solve even though you’ve tried everything?
I would love to help you press pause and just “be.” I offer a safe, supported space for you to sit with your questions without judgment or any pressure to figure it all out right away..
children's therapy center
When working with older children and teens, I utilize a variety of different evidenced-based models including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
No matter the age, our sessions draw primarily on Attachment Theory and focus on building a trusting relationship, are trauma-informed, evidenced-based, insight-creating, and skill-building.
I am committed to offering a delightful and inviting atmosphere designed specifically to create a comforting and engaging environment for young minds. Vibrant colors and high-quality play therapy materials, like a dollhouse and sand tray, instantly capture a child’s attention and imagination. Cozy furniture provides a sense of security, allowing them to relax and feel at ease.
Your child will engage in a variety of age-appropriate activities that stimulate their creativity and self-expression. Puzzles, books, toys, and art supplies are readily available, ensuring an enjoyable experience while they learn, heal, and grow.
Inside the counseling room, everything from soft lighting to cozy furniture is carefully curated to create a sense of comfort, openness, and security.
I am committed to offering evidence-based therapeutic techniques that facilitate effective communication and expression of emotions. I am committed to being compassionate and patient, I will actively listen and engage with each child, and will create a nonjudgmental and empathetic environment.
Using age-appropriate language and interactive methods, I will skillfully explain and explore various emotions, empowering children to understand and appreciate their thoughts and feelings. Visual aids such as emotion charts and feeling cards assist children in accurately identifying and expressing their emotions.
Overall, my child counseling spaces provide a sanctuary of growth and healing. They are places where children can feel understood, supported, and empowered to navigate their emotional challenges. We value and honor each child’s unique voice, and we are committed to ensuring that they feel heard and valued throughout their therapeutic journey with me.