Person-centered talk therapy (sometimes called relational therapy) means that the safety you feel in our therapeutic relationship is the most valued and foundational piece of our work together. In this framework, you can expect empathic understanding, unconditional positive regard, compassion, and for your therapist to show up as their genuine self.

Child-centered play therapy uses play (the natural language of children) and the therapeutic relationship to provide a safe, consistent environment. This enables a kiddo to experience full acceptance, empathy, and understanding and to process inner experiences and feelings through play and symbols. The big picture of play therapy is to empower the child to befriend all the parts of themselves. (Center for Play Therapy)

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is a structured therapy that involves the client briefly focusing on trauma memories while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation of the body. EMDR is very well-researched and associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the trauma memories. (EMDRIA) We offer EMDR intensives (90 minutes to 3 hours) with more information about intensives here.

Parenting feels hard because it is hard. As therapists trained in child development and as parents ourselves, we offer practical coaching and workshop presentations for parents around all types of concerns. From sibling rivalry to supporting anxious kids, we can problem solve our way through parenting, together.

For so many of us, sleep (or the lack of it) is an underrated and often chronic problem. Trained by the University of Pennsylvania Behavior Sleep team, we offer CBT-I specifically for insomnia and other sleep issues. CBT-I is considered the first line of treatment for insomnia, with halo effects in anxiety, depression, post-partum issues, and peri/post-menopause.