You’ve been arguing with your child more often than usual, and you’re noticing some changes in their attitude and motivation.  They’re usually a pretty high achiever and are able to keep on top of their responsibilities, but lately, when you ask them to work on their school work, clean up their room, or load the dishwasher, and they snap at you. Every day, your child seems more anxious and distant, and you don’t know how to help them. You’re noticing something is different with them, and you’re not the only one.

They weren’t always like this, and it seems that after an upsetting experience, be it divorce, bullying, sudden loss, abuse, or feeling they’re not good enough, they are anxious, irritable, and sad.  They shut down, tune into their phone, and tune you out.  You used to have a good, open relationship with them, and now it feels like you are turning into strangers under the same roof. 

I use EMDR therapy to help children and teens to find their courage to speak their truth. I teach them tools to express themselves effectively, and they will learn how to live life in a healthy way. Trauma, anxiety, conflict, and stress impact the child and the family, so I give families the skills to cope, communicate, and connect with one another.  You can heal from this, and your lives don’t have to be defined by this.

If you want to avoid the path where you and your child continue drifting apart, contact me today at (804) 203-0424 to get support now.