Is your child or teen struggling?
Youth is a foundational period of rapid brain development. Because of how much growth is happening, these times can be extremely tough on a family!
If you worry about your child or teen’s mental wellbeing, I can help.
Continue reading to learn more about the pediatric mental health therapy that I offer for depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and more.
Pediatric Mental Health Therapy
Depression
Childhood depression is more common than you might think.
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is common for some kids to feel depressed, or persistently sad and hopeless.
Children are resilient and can learn how to care for their mental health. I teach mindfulness and relaxation skills, self-care, and coping skills to help children and teens feel better.
Anxiety
Children and teens can be negatively impacted by anxiety and stress.
Thankfully, kids are resilient and can use coping skills, practice mindfulness, learn to express their feelings in a healthy way.
I can help your child learn to cope with life’s stressors in a productive way. I implement relaxation training and help kids prepare for anxiety and stress before it gets out of control. Read more about my experience counseling in K-12 schools here.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Has your child or teen struggling with post-traumatic stress? Accidents, natural disasters, witnessed violence, and other trauma can cause kids to feel anxious, worried, have nightmares, have behavioral problems, and more.
TF-CBT is a researched way to help kids integrate trauma with a new way of life. It is a combined effort between child/teens (ages 3-17) and caregiver that is shown to help kids move past the negative effects of trauma. Interested in learning more? Reach out today!
From Self-Harm to Self-Care
Self-harm is any self-inflicted injury, such as hair pulling, skin picking, cutting, and more.
Asking about self-harm directly is one of the best ways a parent can address this behavior. Starting open conversations about self-harm helps to reduce the stigma and shame associated with asking for help.
Counseling helps children learn the power of their feelings, beliefs, and actions. If your child is struggling, I can help them to learn emotional expression, identifying feelings, breathing techniques, mindfulness, and more.
Children and Teens Mental Health Counseling in Oviedo FL
Looking for ways to protect your child or teen? Having multiple trusted adult role models, and healthy social, physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual habits, will help set children up for success.
If you are concerned for your child or teen’s well-being, there is hope for you and your family. See details below. Want a free consultation from a Pediatric Mental Health Counselor Intern? Visit my contact page by clicking here.
Mindfulness Video (FREE!)
Watch Bubble Bounce, a 4-minute mindfulness YouTube video that’s great for young children and teens. In the video, viewers are asked to pay close attention to bubbles of different sizes, shapes, or colors.
Viewers are challenged to stay focused even when there are other distractions – such as popping bubbles! Enjoy! 🙂
Closed Captioning (CC) is available.
Pediatric Counseling in Oviedo FL
Emily is a Pediatric Mental Health Counselor Intern in Oviedo FL who specializes in kids and teens’ anxiety, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and disability.
Emily engages with child clients in a way that is age-appropriate, using games, playing, making art, and finding creative ways to help them understand their mental health.
Afternoon and evening appointments now available! 🙂
Questions? Want children and adolescent counseling in Oviedo? Contact Emily by clicking here. 🙂