Child Psychologists and Child Therapists in Prince George, BC.

Whereas I do not see young children in person in my practice I can be of assistance with many parenting issues. These may involve questions about raising and disciplining and motivating your children. You may be coping with issues concerning the impact of divorce , separation and remarriage on your children. Blending families can introduce difficult child raising and couple issues for you. Please contact me for experienced, practical and understanding help.

At this time I support children 13 and up. I have worked with and supported children and Youth for decades. I have a unique capacity to connect with your child and communicate to them in a language they understand and relate to. I use my ability to connect with children to allow them to feel safe and heard. This matters because the therapeutic relationship is the number one factor in healing. From this place of safety we can work on tools to better cope with life, grow ther understanding in how they may be experiencing the world and communicating with those around them, and all other facets of themselves.

Children, like adults, can be affected by anxiety, stress, pressure and self-esteem issues. It can be very challenging for children to balance a busy lifestyle of sports, school, friends, and personal growth. It can also be very challenging for parents to watch and support their child as they struggle. We use child play therapy as a great tool to support young children in expressing their inner thoughts and feelings, while also creating tools and strategies for how they can cope with things better. We will also work with the parents, as needed to better understand their child and learn tools on how to support them.

Critically important with youth is to build rapport through an interest shared by them and often this is better achieved through conversation. I work with kids who are verbal and who are open to counselling, usually youth or teens. Once rapport and trust are established it becomes possible for the child to share information very sensitive to them, and this openness allows problems such as depression, anxiety, ADHD to be understood and addressed.