Raising young children is full of unexpected delights and unexpected difficulties. Sometimes you and your child have experienced something very frightening or painful. Sometimes it can just feel hard to connect with your child or make it through the day together.

I provide clinic-based therapy for children aged 0-5 and their caregivers to address a range of challenges that can occur in early childhood, including frequent tantrums and dysregulation, trauma, systems-involvement, caregiver mental health, grief, and anxiety. Therapy can be a place for your child to process what feels difficult, to support your connection with your child, and to increase your understanding of your child’s emotions and behaviors. Sessions with your child can include playing with toys or games, movement, art, and reading books. Early childhood therapy always includes caregiver-only sessions so that we can speak openly about topics that might not be appropriate for young ears and reflect together on treatment.

I have worked with children and families in a variety of settings for many years, including schools, homes, and clinics. I’m certified in Child-Parent Psychotherapy, a relationship-based treatment that addresses trauma, chronic stress, and difficulties in caregiver-child relationships. I believe that you are the expert on your child and your family. My job is not to teach the “right” or “best” way to raise your child, but to support your parenting in accordance with your values and culture. I welcome all types of families, including single parents, queer families, polycules, grandparents and aunts/uncles, and foster families.