Therapy Specialties with Children
Play Therapy
Young children express their feelings and learn coping skills through play. Amanda has training in play therapy techniques using sandtray, expressive arts, puppets, mindfulness, Play Doh, doll-house, Legos, therapy games, and more. She has training in Theraplay techniques to help parents/caregivers connect in positive ways with their children.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing is a trauma focused therapy designed to help people heal from trauma. Amanda is a trained EMDR therapist who incorporates playful techniques to help children reprocess difficult memories in a safe environment.
Other Therapy Strategies
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma Focused CBT
Mindfulness
Family Therapy
Positive Parenting
Conscious Discipline