LISA SUMMERS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST
(650) 521-9919
summerslisaf@gmail.com
THERAPY FOR CHILDREN
I know how difficult it can be to see your child struggling with intense emotions and undesirable behavior.
Perhaps your child finds separating from you very hard. Maybe there is a felt sense of sadness or anger and no words to explain why. You notice your child feeling insecure and unable to "go with the flow".
You may be having a difficult time getting your child to open up to you.
CHALLENGES THAT CHILD THERAPY CAN ADDRESS
When Children experience:
Persistent feelings of sadness
Lack of interest in school and social activities
Constant anger and a tendency to overreact to situations
Persistent worry, anxiety, or fearfulness
Difficulty making and maintaining friendships
Inflexible thinking
WHAT IS THERAPY LIKE FOR CHILDREN?
In therapy, children learn by doing. By using various types of experiential forms of therapy. (play, art and sand tray therapies), children can safely explore and express how they feel. Through these therapies, children also learn how to befriend those challenging feelings, incorporate better coping strategies and become better problem solvers.
I take a genuine interest in your child as I try to understand their world. I create a safe and fun environment where kids feel comfortable sharing and understanding how they can tap into their strengths and rely on flexible thinking to approach problems. It is important to me that an emphasis be placed on the parent-child relationship. I work closely with parents to promote further healing and connection.
THERAPY CAN HELP YOUR CHILD TO NAVIGATE THOSE CHALLENGING EMOTIONS
TOGETHER WE CAN HELP YOUR CHILD TO ACHIEVE THE FOLLOWING GOALS
Be able to express their feelings in a more healthy way
Better manage their reactions to stress
Become more independent and self-confident
Improve their problem solving skills
Improve their relationships with family members and friends