Shenandoah Creative Cnslng is a Therapist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Asperger's Syndrome, Behavioral Issues, Divorce, Emotional Disturbance, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disabilities, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Stress, and Teen Violence. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
It can be overwhelming and emotional when children and adolescents are struggling with mental health concerns and challenges. Trauma leaves feelings of anxiety, depression, worthlessness that can make everyday interactions a struggle. Individuals need to feel safe, secure, feel valued and have a sense of belonging to fully participate in their lives. Treatment options should focus on their developmental stage, strengths and values. Building self-esteem, confidence and self image is the first step to healing. Therapy can bring balance back into their lives and their family and community systems. I utilize strength based approach and child-centered focus to build rapport and trust, meeting clients where they are in their journey. Utilizing Cognitive-Behavioral, Trauma Focused, Attachment Based, Expressive Arts, Sand Tray and Play Therapy. Assisting clients to learn to trust others and to feel safe is essential to healing and living a fulfilling life. If a child is depressed, anxious and