Isabel Bajonero (She/Her)

Children with ADHD are often bright, creative, and energetic—yet worn down by a world that asks them to sit still and focus in ways that feel impossible. Having worked inside classrooms, I've seen how ADHD really shows up: missed directions, big frustration, a hit to confidence. I help children build practical tools for focus, impulse control, and emotional regulation, and I partner with parents on strategies that ease conflict at home and school—so your child feels capable, not "in trouble."

I believe autistic children don't need to be "fixed"—they need to be understood, and supported in ways that honor how their mind works. I meet each child where they are, in a space that's safe, predictable, and free of judgment. Together we build tools for emotional regulation, managing transitions and big feelings, and navigating social situations in ways that feel true to them. I also partner with parents to understand your child's needs and strengthen connection at home.

Parenting a child who's struggling can leave you exhausted, worried, and second-guessing yourself—you deserve support too. I work alongside parents and caregivers to make sense of what's driving your child's behavior and emotions, and to find responses that lower conflict and build connection. I don't believe in one "right" way to parent; I meet you where you are, without judgment. Whether you need practical strategies or just someone in your corner, I'm here—because it truly takes a village.

For children, play is language—it's how they show us what they can't yet put into words. Play therapy is where the real change happens: through play, art, and imagination, children explore big feelings, practice coping, and build emotional regulation at a pace that feels safe. I create a warm, non-judgmental space where the child leads and I follow, meeting them exactly where they are. I've used play-based approaches across school and clinical settings, adapting to each child's stage.

I use CBT-informed approaches to help children see the link between their thoughts, feelings, and actions, and build practical skills they can use. For a child facing anxiety, big emotions, or negative self-talk, that might mean catching a worried thought, calming the body, and trying a new response. I keep it playful and concrete, adapting CBT tools to a child's age and stage so the skills feel doable, not like homework—and so they leave with a real toolkit for hard moments at home and school.

Narrative therapy rests on a belief I hold deeply: your child is not the problem—the problem is the problem. So many kids who struggle with ADHD, autism, or big emotions start to believe they're "the bad kid" or "the difficult one." Together, we gently separate the child from those labels and explore the strengths, values, and stories that are truly theirs. Through conversation and play, I help children re-author their story—from "broken" or "in trouble" to capable, creative, and understood.