Childhood and adolescence can be an exciting time, full of growth and potential. It can also be a scary time, full of transitions and change. Children and adolescents are experiencing rapid growth in their brains and bodies, while trying to navigate the pressure of social, family life, and school. It is a lot to maneuver through. And as a parent, you likely feel frustrated, alone, and uncertain as you navigate the roller coaster of your children's emotions, while your own emotional, social, and family life are left feeling unbalanced. All the while hearing opinions of the latest parenting trend or tip that is meant to change everything. In reality, there is no right or one way to parent, and no blame to point. Being a child and being a parent is hard work, and made even harder with the social pressures of today. Our hope to make it easier, on your child and on you. And to provide your child with the skills to navigate the challenges of today, while building confidence, resiliency, and self-efficacy.
Therapy can be daunting to many children and adolescents. We provide a playful, comfortable environment that allows for engagement, safety, challenge, self-reflection, and change. We believe in the importance of the parents involvement in the child and adolescent's therapeutic work, and will incorporate parents into therapy in a way that is developmentally appropriate for your child, while respecting the importance of privacy and individuation for the adolescent.
We have experience working with a myriad of presenting issues; including anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, depression, self-esteem, oppositional defiance, family issues, social skill deficits, attachment injuries, ADHD, and executive functioning issues.
The team at Katie Ford Counseling and Consulting bring unique skills and perspectives to their work. We utilize expressive arts, play, narrative, and cognitive behavioral therapy in our sessions. Our sessions are focused on building awareness and coping strategies to build resiliency and confidence in your child.