Children can often exhibit externalizing or internalizing behaviors when they are unable to express themselves or process/cope with their feelings and emotions. Therapy can be a safe space for children to make sense of their feelings through creative and engaging means. Depending on age, working with young children can entail working with parents on how to best support their child in what they are going through and to give parents a space to reflect on the kind of parent they want to be while expressing concerns or personal challenges they may be experiencing. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to ensure we are a good fit.
Child or Adolescent issues can affect a persons development. A CBT approach would help focus on the emotions and thoughts that client is going through. A Narrative approach would help focus on their lived experience. The psychosocial development from birth to adulthood is important. As such. the clients narrative for their lived experience could help understand their behaviour and needs.
I provide treatment to individuals between the ages of 13 and 17 looking for help to cope with symptoms of OCD, anxiety and depression. We will work on skills that allow you to cope with the distress and discomfort that you might be experiencing and get your life back on track. We will focus on things that are of value to you and set goals to move your life in a meaningful direction. I use the gold standard cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approach and also integrate elements of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as well as mindfulness. Call me today to book your free consult!
Registered Psychotherapist, Joshua Ribalkin, MA, MA, RP
I have experience helping adolescents who struggle with self-image and self-esteem issues. I offer a compassionate approach while assisting adolescents to learn healthier ways of building there sense of self-worth and confidence.
Children and adolescents think and act different from adults. That is why specialized training is required to understand what is happening and how to help your loved ones.