Kate Mosier

 Here are some things that you might be noticing with your child or teenager:

I can help your child work on these behaviors in individual therapy, family therapy or a combination of both.  Humor is a helpful tool in building trust which makes children and teenagers feel comfortable expressing their feelings in therapy.  After building a relationship, we can begin to work on coping skills, improve confidence and learn how to make better choices and decisions.

Young children often have a difficult time verbalizing their thoughts and feelings like adults.  I like to use games, art, and puppets to provide a safe place for them to express themselves. Specific interventions your child or teenager may work on in therapy include deep breathing, relaxation exercises, anger management/conflict resolution skills, behavior charts (to encourage on-task, kind and helpful behavior) and social skills training.