Michele Kamerman

Imagine being a child today. In addition to coping with the stresses of balancing school, extracurricular activities, social pressures and parental expectations, children and adolescents today are having to navigate an increasingly difficult set of new challenges. Social media and the internet have changed the landscape of almost everything, especially the way we interact. As a result, our children are more susceptible to bullying, peer pressure, and a lack of ability to focus than ever before. My approach is to use Child-Centered Play Therapy to meet your child right where they are with respect, compassion, and non-judgement. It is an approach that is not intrusive and allows the child to have a space where they have the control, instead of following direction, to help them feel empowered. I also find it helpful to use a Cognitive Behavioral approach with my older clients to assist them in their journey towards mindfulness. I believe it is important to work in tandem with parents and families throughout the therapy process. I’ve found working as a team with the parents is the most effective way to promote lasting, positive change.