Counseling for Young Children

Specialized Counseling for 4 Through 12 Year Olds

Hi I'm Lillian. Welcome to my Young Children's Specialty page!

If you don't have the proper tools when working with young children, being effective is nearly impossible. While some therapists are not willing to see young children, we have set up and specifically designed an entire office with the most effective tools to help young children. I thoroughly enjoy working with these kids.

What Works Best with Young Children

Young children do not have the language skills or emotional maturity to adequately convey their problems. So in order to best help your child, I use a very different approach than I do for teenagers or adults.

A Seemingly Simple, but Innovative Approach

Instead of trying to pry information out of kids through a series of questions, I apply what young kids do best. Play! I offer a selection of games and toys in our uniquley designed children's room. Your child selects a toy of their choice. Next, I observe your child's mannerisms, expressions and they unknowingly reveal valuable information about themselves. The information is used to diagnose and treat their presenting problems. It is amazing how children can process through grief, difficult emotions and end up reducing negative symptoms. This approach has been clinically proven to be effective with children!

The Tween Years (10 thru 12 years of age)

As young children hit their tween years, they have more verbal skills and often times it is best to use a combination of talk therapy and play therapy.

Benefits of Specialized Counseling:

• Reduce or eliminate unwanted or risky behaviors quicker
• Improved grades and concentration
• Learn tools like reading your child's play to better help them cope with their problems.
• A calmer home life as negative symptoms go away
• A more confident child
• A better social life
• A reduction in negative emotions like anger or crying

I have spent the majority of my career helping young children several times a week. Chances are, I have dealt with a situation very similar to yours. Every problem is different, so I conduct thorough assessments to fine-tune the treatment needed for each child.

Call today to make an appointment or to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation.

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