Fir Mountain CounSeling pllc

I work with toddlers and elementary-age children who are experiencing a variety of emotional and behavioral issues. Sometimes this can be related to a specific stressor like a divorce or a traumatic event. Within a therapeutic environment, children can feel safe to process their feelings and work through problems in a developmentally appropriate way. 

Common concerns that I treat with children include:

• Major life events such as divorce, new baby, or moving

• Grief and loss

• Post-traumatic stress

• Anger and emotion regulation

• ADHD 

• Separation anxiety

• General anxiety 

• Phobias

• School avoidance

• Adoption

Youth ages 9-12 (or "tweens") can be starting or nearing puberty and often experience shifting social dynamics, which can contribute to an increase in mood disorders like anxiety and depression. My work with youth in these ages is focused on building confidence, positive self-esteem, and healthy peer relationships.

Common issues that I treat with adolescents and teens include:

• Social anxiety

• General anxiety

• OCD

• Low self worth

• Navigating friendships

• Family changes

• Building basic life skills for adulthood

I offer parent counseling to all parents who either have a child in therapy or who are needing extra support.  Parenting is hard! Raising children who are growing and learning often means that parents are learning and growing alongside.

Sessions for parents may include:

• Managing parental stress and burnout 

• Providing actionable strategies and frameworks for managing specific behaviors

• Improving the parent-child relationship

• Understanding your family values and how it impacts your parenting

• Helping your child thrive within their current stage of development and growth