Child Life Therapist
Turning difficult moments into better memories
for kids, teens, and parents.
About me
I am a dual Certified Child Life Specialist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who provides custom support and guidance to parents, families, and communities experiencing medical illness and grief related stress.
I am also the author and creator of The Dot Method - an interactive tool to teach kids about cancer. Visit workbook for more information.
Simple strategies and tools.
Transferable to everyday life.
I believe that illness and grief are not problems to fix, rather circumstances to support. I care for mental health in the context of illness and grief by incorporating evidenced based strategies, play-based interventions, and a strength-based, mindfulness approach to personalize interventions that reduce fear, distress, and anxiety. I work with entire families to develop more effective coping and communication skills, to nurture their relationships, and to build a stronger sense of self. I am specifically trained to coach caregivers on language and techniques to use when parenting their child through medical illnesses, family life transitions, and traumatic loss.
Services
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Child Life & Therapy for Kids, Teens, and Families
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Guidance for Parents & Caregivers
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Workshops, Speaking Engagements, & Consulting
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The Dot Method: An interactive tool to teach kids about cancer
“Thank you for saying all the things I couldn’t. I feel better about the whole situation.”
— PARENT SUPPORTING GRIEVING CHILDREN
Don’t have difficult conversations alone.
