Many of the challenges that bring families to therapy are described as executive functioning difficulties: getting started on tasks, managing time, staying organized, coping with transitions, regulating emotions, or keeping up with school demands.
What often gets overlooked is that executive functioning is never just logistical. Every task has both a practical component and an emotional one. A child may know exactly what needs to be done yet still struggle because the task feels overwhelming, anxiety-provoking, boring, shame-inducing, or connected to past experiences of failure. For many neurodivergent children, these emotional experiences are at the heart of executive functioning challenges.
My work focuses on helping families understand and respond to the emotional side of these struggles. Rather than relying solely on strategies, routines, or productivity tools, I help children and caregivers develop a deeper understanding of what is happening beneath the surface so that confidence, flexibility, emotional regulation, and connection can grow.
My work combines two complementary components. The first is education about neurodivergence using the PDA Safe Circle curriculum, which helps children and parents understand their unique neurodivergent profile and learn practical ways to support it.
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The second is each person's own therapeutic work. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR, I help children and parents explore the emotional experiences, patterns, and protective strategies that influence how they relate to themselves and one another.
Because every family is different, therapy does not always look the same. Some children are eager to participate directly, while others are not yet ready—and that's okay. When a child is reluctant, I often find that the most meaningful work begins with caregivers. As parents gain insight into their own emotional patterns, expectations, and responses, the parent-child relationship often shifts in ways that naturally support their child's growth.
Rather than thinking of this as child therapy or parent therapy, I invite families to think of it as family therapy. Together, we'll decide which combination of family members will be most helpful based on your family's unique circumstances. You can learn more about these treatment options in the process section of the FAQ page.