Lets get Started! Child and Teen Therapy in San Jose

You want a path that leads to transformation, to envision a future where your child is not defined by their struggles but empowered to overcome them.

I invite you to begin this transformative journey with a free 15-minute consultation. Together, we can explore the possibilities that therapy offers, laying the foundation for a future where your child learns to navigate their life confidently.

How I Work with Teens, Children, and Parents

Therapy for Unique Families - Coparenting, Divorced Families, Foster Care and Adoption

I recognize that every family is distinct and often faces its own set of challenges, shaped by their unique dynamics and circumstances.

With specialized expertise, I offer tailored support for divorced co-parenting families navigating the complexities of shared parenting, blended families adjusting to new roles and relationships, as well as foster and adoptive families who are building bonds and integrating new members.

By providing guidance and understanding, I aim to help these families thrive amidst their diverse experiences.

The Power of Play Therapy in My Practice

The heart of my practice lies in the transformative power of play therapy.

This approach is central to how I work with children to help them process complex feelings and navigate through tough emotions. As a Play Therapist in San Jose, I bring an essence of playfulness and curiosity into our sessions, setting my practice apart from the more traditional, sterile approaches to therapy for children.

Play therapy is not just a method; it's a language through which children communicate most naturally.

Play Therapy allows them to express hard-to-put-into-words things.

It is a safe and creative outlet for their emotions, thoughts, and experiences.

In my office, toys, art supplies, and games are not just distractions. They are tools.

They help children explore their inner and outer worlds. They aid in experimenting with new ways of being and interacting.

Through play therapy, children learn to say emotions. They also learn to solve problems and to gain confidence in facing life's challenges. The activities use role-playing, storytelling, and creative arts. Each one fits the child's unique needs. They guide the child to heal and grow.

Inviting Parents - Collaborative Parent Coaching

In my San Jose Therapy practice, collaborative parent coaching is an essential component, ensuring that you, as a parent, are actively involved in your child's therapy journey.

Together, we focus on monitoring, coaching, and collaborating to maintain and build upon your child's progress in therapy. By integrating your unique family dynamics and challenges into our strategy, we create a tailored support system that extends the therapeutic benefits from my office into your home.

Parent coaching not only bridges the gap between therapy sessions and daily life but also strengthens the communication between us. It allows us to share insights, adjust approaches as needed, and celebrate your child's successes together.

Attachment and Relationally Focused - Not Just Fixing Behaviors

In my therapy practice, I passionately focus on the attachment and relationships between parent and child as key elements in therapy with children and teens.

Building strong, nurturing connections through child-parent interaction and dyad work isn't just about tackling behavioral issues; it's about creating a foundation of trust and security that fuels healthy development and emotional well-being.

I believe in teaming up with young clients to uncover their unique relational dynamics and attachment styles. By emphasizing these connections, we gain insights into the root causes of behaviors and, more importantly, inspire lasting change and personal growth.