Services
About My Clients
Perhaps you want reassurance that your child (prenatal-6 yrs) is on track developmentally and that you have the tools to support their development (particularly when it comes to their ability to experience, express and manage a broad range of emotions and social interactions). Or maybe you are concerned that your child is exhibiting behaviors that may benefit from assessment and treatment. Whether it’s prevention or treatment, IECMH services could be a right fit for you and your family.
My Background and Approach
As an Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Therapist, the relationship between the caregiver & child is my client - where I work to hold both the caregiver’s & young child’s worldview in mind, tending to the social-emotional needs of both. I strive to create a safe space where caregivers feel seen & heard by me, so that their children can feel seen & heard by them. I feel deeply honored to support caregivers who are doing the hard work of healing their early attachment wounds so that they can honor their innate desire for their children to be secure; and I wish for all caregivers to find comfort in knowing that they are ultimately developing attachment capabilities for their child that will transfer to all relationships over their child’s lifetime. I have over 10 years of experience serving diverse families of young children in various settings, including overseas in a cross-cultural capacity. I have worked as an IECMH therapist for 5 years & have extensive training.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I am passionate about family preservation and prevention of child-parent separation and have demonstrated my commitment to serving families at-risk of separation by child welfare. I have actively worked to break down the stigma surrounding families impacted by substance use, particularly pregnant and parenting women. Most recently I worked as the IECMH Clinical Supervisor and Program Developer for a residential inpatient treatment program for pregnant and parenting women in recovery from substance use disorders. Each family I work with brings their own set of familial and cultural values, and life experiences. I honor diverse family structures and respect non-dominant bodies of knowledge; and I practice from a strengths-based perspective by partnering and collaborating with caregivers through the understanding that they are the true experts of their children. I believe: There is no such thing as perfect parenting, It's never too late, and Behind every behavior there is a need.