Embark on a journey towards wellness and growth with our interdisciplinary team at the Center for Child and Adolescent Services. We are steadfastly dedicated to nurturing the mental and emotional well-being of your child or adolescent through our comprehensive, trauma-informed, and growth-oriented therapeutic approaches. Our seasoned team of psychologists, therapists, neuropsychologists, and educational specialists collaboratively explore and apply a multitude of services to cater to the diverse needs of our young clients, ranging from therapy and psychological assessments to innovative neuropsychological services like Neurofeedback.

Moving beyond conventional therapeutic practices, our center incorporates a uniquely integrative approach which meshes body-based psychotherapies with neuro-psychoeducational assessments to foster holistic healing and development. We firmly believe in navigating the nuances of each child’s world, understanding their individuality, and aligning our services to mirror their unique needs and aspirations. Let us join hands in cocreating a supportive and empathetic space where your child can delve into self-exploration, nurture their strengths, and navigate through life's challenges with resilience and fortitude.

Our professionals in the Center for Child and Adolescent Services may utilize one of more of the following services with you child/adolescent: 

1. Therapeutic Services

• EMDR: Empowering clients to process traumatic memories and adopt positive adaptive beliefs.

• Play Therapy: Utilizing play as a natural expressive method for children to communicate their feelings and experiences.

• Trust-Based Relational Intervention: Building trust and secure attachments through empowering and corrective experiences.

• Mindfulness and Meditation: Introducing strategies to remain present, manage stress, and regulate emotions.

2. Holistic and Body-Based Therapies

• Somatic Experiencing: Addressing the physical manifestations and bodily experience of trauma.

• Movement Therapy: Leveraging physical activity to facilitate healing and emotional stability.

• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: Merging somatic and psychotherapeutic approaches to address cognitive and bodily impacts of trauma.

3. Cognitive and Behavior-Oriented Therapies

• CBT: Adapting cognitive-behavioral approaches specifically for the needs of children and adolescents.

• DBT: Implementing acceptance and change strategies to enhance emotional and cognitive regulation.

4. Expressive Therapies

• Art Therapy: Facilitating non-verbal communication and exploration through creative expression.

• Narrative Therapy: Assisting individuals in becoming the authors of their own stories, particularly around difficult life experiences.

• Psychodrama: Engaging in guided drama and role play to safely explore and work through traumatic experiences.

5. Attachment and Relationship-Based Therapies

• Attachment-Based Therapies: Focusing on developing secure attachment patterns and exploring impacts of attachment disruptions.

• Child-Parent Psychotherapy: Strengthening the child-caregiver relationship to restore the child’s sense of safety and attachment.

6. Innovative Approaches

• Animal-Assisted Therapy: Utilizing animals to facilitate healing, emotional connection, and therapeutic progress.

• Neurofeedback: Engaging in real-time monitoring and modulation of brain activities to foster cognitive regulation and healing.

7. Assessment Services

• Comprehensive Psychological Assessments: Evaluating emotional, social, and cognitive abilities.

• Neuro-Psychoeducational Assessments: Investigating the interfaces of neural function, behavior, and educational performance.

8. Educational and Skill-Building Programs

• Social Skills Groups: Designing programs that enhance social interaction and relationship-building skills.

• Parent Guidance and Training: Offering strategies and insights to navigate challenges and support children’s mental health.

• Educational Workshops: Providing resources for parents, guardians, and educators focused on various aspects of child and adolescent mental health.

9. Advocacy and Collaborative Planning

• School Advocacy: Collaborating with schools to ensure children's needs are met in educational settings.

• Collaborative Care Planning: Working alongside families and other care providers for a supportive, multifaceted approach.

10. Ongoing Support

• Individualized Treatment Planning: Developing unique therapeutic pathways considering each child’s needs and context.

• Ongoing Support and Follow-Up Services: Ensuring continuity of care and adapting strategies through the developmental journey.

11. Professional Development

• Professional Training: Offering clinicians and therapists training in emerging tools and approaches in child and adolescent mental health.

Each service aims to embody a trauma-informed, holistic, and integrative approach, recognizing the intertwined nature of emotional, physical, and cognitive aspects of well-being and development. This framework ensures that the services not only align with the distinct needs of children and adolescents but also resonate with their unique contexts, ensuring therapy is an engaging, supportive, and constructive experience.