Children and adolescents are often faced with numerous struggles as they learn, grow and become their own individual selves. Bullying, parent's divorce, grief or loss, peer struggles are just some of the various life events and stressors that cause our children and adolescents to experience emotional and psychosocial difficulties. Play therapy promotes the power of play and enables children to honor their own developmental level. After a safe and trusting relationship is created between the therapist and client, client's are able to freely express themselves and growth, healing and empowerment can begin. In play therapy, children and adolescents will learn to better understand their emotions and learn helpful tools for how to effectively and safely express their thoughts and feelings.
Early Childhood research shows that young children under the age of 6 years are best supported in a clinical setting when their parent (or trusted caregiver) is also present. The caregiving relationship, rather than just the individual child, is the focus of treatment. A young child's psychology develops within the context of their attachment relationships and thus, that relationship is at the center of clinical intervention. I work with many young children who have experienced a rupture in their attachment relationships and engaging in a relationship focused intervention is crucial for their psychological growth and healing.
The experiences in our lives shape us and define our relationships with ourselves and others. In individual psychotherapy, you are given a safe space to both honor and explore the behavioral, emotional and social stressors that may arise throughout your life. Individual counseling can help identify and heal the stressors in our lives, such as: anxiety and depression, work/life balance, trauma, familial struggles, or grief and loss. Being honest with ourselves and giving ourselves the space and time to embrace our struggles, that is when personal growth, healing and empowerment can begin.
The Circle of Security Parent™ group is based on decades of research
about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. This group is for parents and caregivers of young children
ages 6 months – 6 years of age. This group is designed to help you better understand your child's emotional world by learning to read their emotional needs, supporting your child in better managing their emotions as well as enhancing your child's self-esteem.
I offer a free 30 minute phone consultation for all new clients.
I accept Venmo, cash, personal checks or credit cards, HSA cards. Payment is due at the time of service.
I am contracted with:
Crime Victim Compensation (CVC) in the 17th Judicial District (Adams & Broomfield Counties), the 1st Judicial District (Jefferson County) and the 20th Judicial District (Boulder County). If you feel you may be eligible for CVC funding, please reach out to them. For victims who qualify for funding, I will bill CVC directly.
The Second Wind Fund provides reduced cost services to children and adolescents ages 19 and younger who are at risk of suicide. Please contact Second Wind Fund if you feel you or your child may be eligible for their services.
For client's who wish to bill their insurance for out of network services, we are happy to provide
you with the documentation you may need to submit for reimbursement. Please note that we cannot guarantee insurance reimbursement; all insurance plans are different and we encourage you to call your insurance directly to discuss your specific plan.
Your sessions are scheduled for you and only you. For this reason we require a 24 hour notice to cancel or reschedule a session. If you do not show up for your scheduled session, and you have not notified us at least 24 hours in advance, or if you cancel less than 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay the full fee of your session.
Now Enrolling for our Fall Group starting October 2024
The Circle of Security Parent Group is geared towards parents and caregivers of children ages 6 months to 6 years old who may be struggling with their children's social/emotional world, struggling with establishing or maintaining a secure parent-child relationship or someone who wants to feel more confident in managing and understanding their child's emotional world.
Contact Katie to reserve your spot today!