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Counseling for Children

Is this normal???

Is this just a phase?  Does my child need help? 
Children are a moving target; just when you think you’re in a groove, something changes and a new challenge presents. These challenges could be:
  • Passing troubles that you as a parent can handle with a few tips and encouragement.
  • Adjustments related to transitioning to the next developmental stage.
  • Reactions to external events such as a new baby, divorce, relocation, change of school, etc.
  • Ongoing difficulties such as trouble controlling behavior, regulating emotions, making friends, adapting to change, etc.
Counseling can help meet the needs of children and families facing any of the above situations. My approach to working with children is characterized by flexibility, responding to the unique needs of the family and children. Some of the approaches I use are:
  • Parent Consultation:  Sometimes meeting with parents alone can resolve concerns. I view parents as the experts on their children. Especially with young children, parents are the ones implementing interventions on an ongoing basis so their support is critical to the success of child counseling.  Sometimes challenges can be addressed by helping parents understand their child’s behavior in the context of child development and providing some tips and tricks that they can use at home. I strongly believe parents are the most important influence on their child, so my goal in therapy is to give parents the tools, confidence, and encouragement to meet their child’s needs.
  • Play Therapy:  Young children do not have the words to explain their emotions and experiences. Play is the language of the child. By entering into the child’s world through games, art, imaginative play, etc., I am able to help the child work through internal struggles.
  • Family Therapy:  Sometimes it is beneficial to incorporate all members of the family in sessions to gain a better understanding of the environmental factors impacting the child. Families often find that in getting help for their child, the entire family benefits from increased insight, improved communication, and healthier relationships.  
  • Art Therapy:  Creative arts including drawing, painting, collage, coloring, and sculpting can be used with children as well as adolescents and adults to improve symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, anger and more. Trained art therapists help clients utilize creative techniques to express emotions and understand the messages, symbols, and metaphors underlying their creations.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

​Phone: 757-603-4603
ext. 1 for new clients
ext. 2 for billing department
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Fax: 757-257-9146
hello@abundantlifepartners.com
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Serving 5 locations in Williamsburg, VA and virtually throughout Virginia
**Please make note of the location of your appointment.**

Williamsburg
1315 Jamestown Road, Suite 203
501 Prince George Street, Suite 309
348 McLaws Circle, Suite 3
​ 1001 Richmond Road 
​5248 Olde Towne Road, Suite 10

Richmond
8545 Patterson Ave., Suite 301 & 303 

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  • Home
  • Services
    • Adult Counseling >
      • Specialties >
        • Trauma
        • College Students
        • Military Families
        • Grief and Loss
        • Maternal Mental Health
        • Eating Disorders
    • Child Counseling >
      • Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
      • Truancy and School Refusal
      • Childhood Trauma
    • Teen Counseling
    • Family Counseling
    • Older Adults
    • Couples Counseling
    • Online Counseling
    • Biblical Counseling
    • Medication Management
    • Group Counseling >
      • Parenting Group
  • Client Information
    • Appointment Request
    • Current Clients
    • Locations
    • Notice of Privacy Practices
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
    • Insurance & Payment
    • Good Faith Estimate Notice
  • Meet the Team
    • All Therapists
    • Licensed Therapists >
      • Meet Ashley
      • Meet Chelsea
      • Meet Christie
      • Meet Craig
      • Meet Danielle
      • Meet Ella
      • Meet Jennifer
      • Meet Jessica
      • Meet Karen
      • Meet Lauren
      • Meet Lisa Cassidy
      • Meet Lisa Wolanzyk
      • Meet Llorin
      • Meet Mary
      • Meet Meghan
      • Meet Melissa
      • Meet Sarah Merten
      • Meet Sarah Parks
      • Meet Virginia
    • Residents and Supervisees >
      • Meet Anika
      • Meet Annie
      • Meet Brandy
      • Meet Caroline
      • Meet Carson
      • Meet Casey
      • Meet Hahnna
      • Meet Isaac
      • Meet Joy
      • Meet Kelsey
      • Meet Leah
      • Meet Megan
      • Meet Penny
      • Meet Rachael Scroggin
      • Meet Rachel Richardson
      • Meet Tamika
      • Meet Yafi
    • Internship and Practicum Students >
      • Meet Alyssa
      • Meet Tess
    • Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner >
      • Meet Rochelle
  • Job and Partnership Opportunities