Holistic
Child Therapy
For children aged 3-9 with symptoms of anxiety and/or depression that would benefit from learning mindfulness and soothing coping skills
Individual Child Therapy
Difficulty focusing, irritability, forgetfulness, fatigue, frequent head/stomach aches, sleep difficulties, emotional outbursts, fear/worry...these are all symptoms of stress in children. Children are often stressed due to not yet having healthy outlets for the emotions they are discovering and experiencing. In therapy, not only will the child have a safe space to express themselves, but they will also learn coping skills and how to release their emotions in a healthy way. Additionally, they can learn positive communication skills and important boundary setting skills. They will also learn the connection between thoughts, emotions, feelings, and actions which leads to an ability to be more mindful. Therapy for children helps them build self-awareness and self-confidence while building interpersonal skills.
Caregiver Collateral Sessions
& Family Therapy
FAMILY THERAPY FOR CHILDREN 3-9:
Initial intake sessions are done with the child and caregiver(s) together and separately. We start with caregiver(s) and I going through an assessment. Then, we add kiddo in and we begin to create a treatment plan together so that the child and family can share what goals they may have for therapy. At the end of the intake session, the child can speak with me 1:1 to complete an assessment together if they'd like. Some children like to start their first few sessions in therapy as Family Therapy sessions which involves the caregiver(s) and the child meeting with me to play some games together and begin to get to know each other. Other children would prefer jumping into individual sessions initially and adding in Family Therapy sessions periodically. Family Therapy sessions are always available upon request, so long as all family members agree to meet. If the child mostly wants 1:1 individual therapy sessions without caregiver(s) or without any Family Therapy sessions, this is possible for children aged 6+, but Collateral sessions will also be offered.
COLLATERAL SESSIONS:
Collateral sessions are phone calls or meetings with only the caregiver(s) and I (without the child/client present). These sessions are provided to further support the client. These sessions are held to answer questions regarding the therapeutic process, discuss any concerns, provide support, review assessments, or assist in parent coaching/advice that would help the caregiver(s) and benefit the child/client.
CONNECT WITH JULIE
Therapy can be provided online to residents across California.
If you live in San Diego county and want to learn more about
in-person or at home visits,
contact me via phone or email to discuss details.
