Many children have been exposed to trauma of various kinds. This can be divorce, death, abuse, neglect, accidents, etc. Deanna is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy for children ages 2-18.
Early attachment is extremely important to every aspect of a child's development. When these attachments are impaired, a child may have adverse effects that will present as behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, etc. Luckily, these attachments are able to be repaired, even through simple activities during play with a caregiver.
Children can have behavioral concerns that stem from many places. With 10 years experience in behavior modificaion in the school, day care and home setting, Deanna can help get to the root of the behavior and help your family feel at peace.
Many children are diagnosed with a special need such as Down Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Autism and more. With these diagnoses can come social skill impairments, behavior difficulites, and communication frustrations. Many of these challenges can be overcome through a calm and supportive counseling environment.