Children experience and express emotions differently than adults. They may struggle to put their feelings into words, instead showing their emotions through behavior, play, or physical symptoms like stomachaches, headaches, or sleep difficulties. Whether your child is facing anxiety, trauma, behavioral challenges, school struggles, social difficulties, or major life changes, they need a safe and supportive space to process their emotions in a way that makes sense to them.
 

How Play and Expressive Therapy Can Help

Play therapy and expressive arts allow children to explore their emotions, practice coping skills, and process experiences in a way that feels natural and engaging. Through activities like drawing, storytelling, role-playing, sand tray work, and movement, children can find new ways to express themselves and build emotional resilience.
 

My Approach

In addition to my work as a therapist, my background as a Recreational Therapist has given me experience supporting children in medical, community, and home-based settings. I’ve worked with children facing:
 

• Anxiety and social anxiety – Fear of new situations, school avoidance, excessive worry

• Trauma and grief – Processing difficult or overwhelming experiences

• Emotional regulation difficulties – Big emotions that feel hard to control

• Attention and behavioral challenges – Impulsivity, frustration, or difficulty focusing

• Adjustment to life changes – Family transitions, new diagnoses, medical experiences

• Sensory and neurodivergent needs – Supporting children with Autism, ADHD, and sensory sensitivities
   

I also bring experience as a swim instructor, where I’ve seen firsthand how movement and physical activity can help children build confidence, regulate emotions, and develop a sense of mastery. These skills can be an important part of therapy, helping children feel more empowered in their day-to-day lives.
 

Every child is unique, and my goal is to meet them where they are—creating a space where they feel seen, heard, and supported.

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