Pictures of our therapy rooms!

Our office is private and small.  It only consists of a small waiting area, a counseling room, and a play therapy room.  We hope you find it to be a cozy therapeutic environment! Here are some pictures: Sandtray area of play room Play room Counseling...

What I have learned from preschoolers…..

I love spending time with preschoolers.  They make me laugh.  They, also have an a remarkable way of looking at the world and life.  Preschoolers have a way of stating things simply and matter-of-factly.  They remind me of what is really important.  So, here is a list of what I have learned from preschoolers: -sticking your tongue out of the side of your mouth really does help you use...

How do you spell love?

Somewhere I heard someone say that love could be spelled t-i-m-e.   I don’t remember where I heard it, but I remember it often.   It always reminds me of how important my time is with my family.  I know that one day when my kids are grown they won’t remember how clean our house was or how we bought them the new latest toy.  I hope instead they will remember me laying on the...

Trauma and kids

I am often asked by adults how to tell if a child has been traumatized by an event. The main factor in determining if a child has been traumatized is how the child has interpreted and coped with the event not necessarily the event itself. I have seen children that have witnessed horrific events and yet seem to be functioning and feeling well. Other times, children adjusting to typical life...

Difference between child and adult counseling

There is a reason people seeking counseling for a child need someone who specializes in children. Children have different needs than adults. Most often, children are not the ones asking for therapy. Parents, teachers, and/or caregivers have usually expressed concerns and then one of the adults makes the appointment. I have NEVER had a child call to make an appointment and I would never expect...