Child Psychologists and Child Therapists in Waterloo, NY.

Currently there are very few providers supporting who we lovingly call "the littles" of our community. This is the 10 and under demographic. Children start to experience stressors earlier and earlier and as the veil of childhood innocence falls they need help coping. Connecting with a professional early on can help out littles make sense of the world. We also provide family and parental coaching to handle challenging behaviors. We incorporate play, art, and music into our work and are in the process of brining on a therapy dog as well.

The most malleable of us all. Therefore, that segment of our society that can be most easily molded, sculpted. Since the sculptist is almost always the parents their cooperation in the therapy process cannot be emphasized enough. They are makers or breakers of it. That is why the creation of a trusting alliance with them is critical. However, respecting the boundaries and confidentiality too of the child's work (therapy) with myself. The child is allowed to express, within reason, their individuality. Encouragement is given for adaptive risk-taking and self-soothing mechanisms. I create, a safe, predictable, environment.

I offer counseling typically to children 12+ If the child is younger than 12, and needs support for entering middle school, or peer/ social skills with my experience K-12, and graduate school age, please inquire re: need! As a family or with a sibling I would treat younger as well. As always just inquire with more information on how I can assist !

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I support young children, parents, and families in individual and relational play therapy. In our initial parent intake session, you will have the opportunity to share your concerns or observations and the goals you have for your child's treatment. In non-directive play therapy, I create a safe space for children to process difficult experiences, build emotional regulation, and grow their experience of mastery and self-esteem. All through their natural developmental and age-appropriate language- play. Along the way, I meet with parents for regular consult sessions to discuss your child's progress, treatment plan, and coordinating their care.

Here at TCC we want the children who come into our practice to feel safe, secure and empowered. We do this by allowing them to dictate their treatment (age appropriate). By following their lead, we support their engagement in their own journey; this makes them feel like therapy is a safe place, allowing them to more easily open up and share their thoughts and feelings. We also feel that it's important to collaborate with the schools and doctors, depending on treatment needs. Lastly, we are willing to meet with the children in various ways, based on their interests and needs, by engaging them in things like play therapy, walking outdoors or playing basketball.