Saundra-Anne Morrell PsyD

Aggression, irritability, suicidal ideation, depression, impulsivity, hyperactivity, bullying, anxiety, school refusal, lying, opposition, defiance, grief, parental conflict, divorce, trauma, sibling relationship problems, difficulties listening and following directions, problems sustaining attention, learning disabilities,

Aggression, irritability, suicidal ideation, self-harm, depression, impulsivity, hyperactivity, bullying, being bullied, poor social skills, anxiety, school refusal, lying, opposition, defiance, grief, parental conflict, divorce, trauma, sibling relationship problems, difficulties listening and following directions, problems sustaining attention, learning disabilities, trouble remaining in the classroom, food refusal, trouble sleeping in own bed/room, speech delay, and poor verbal communication.

Aggression, irritability, suicidal ideation, self-harm, depression, impulsivity, hyperactivity, bullying, being bullied, poor social skills, anxiety, school refusal, lying, opposition, defiance, grief, parental conflict, divorce, trauma, sibling relationship problems, difficulties listening and following directions, problems sustaining attention, learning disabilities, trouble remaining in the classroom, food refusal, poor sleep hygiene, speech delay, and poor verbal communication.

Trouble implementing and getting child to accept limits. Children won't follow directions unless prompted four or more times. Inconsistent use of appropriate consequences. Poor communication and listening skills with children and teens. Limited modeling of positive behaviors. Difficulties managing screen time. Problems co-parenting. Custody discord. History of child witnessing domestic violence and physical abuse. Challenging work schedule. Financial problems. Health problems. Housing issues.

Attachment issues. Problem getting child to accept limits. Children won't follow directions unless prompted four or more times. Inconsistent use of appropriate consequences. Poor communication and listening skills with children and teens. Limited modeling of positive behaviors. Difficulties managing screen time. Co-parenting problems. Custody discord. Child witnessing domestic violence and physical abuse. Challenging work schedule. Financial problems. Health problems. Housing issues.

Complex trauma. Generational trauma. Sexual abuse. Physical abuse. Witnessing domestic violence. Grief. CPS involvement. Multiple foster home placements. Divorce. Custody discord. Complex history of being bullied. Witnessing traumatic event(s). Community violence. Pandemic. Homelessness. Parent in military injured and/or not returning from deployment. Health problems. Witnessing parent/family member overdose. Substance abuse problems. Family experiencing financial problems.

Children communicate through their play. When children have limited verbal skills, their play is especially vital to them navigating their world. I often use a client-centered approach and allow children to explore and process their problems. I use play to guide children and teens and help them develop social skills, learn healthy communication techniques, practice coping strategies, process trauma, and work through their issues. Play helps build self-esteem and strengthens relationships.

Based on a genuine, open, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship.

Focused on understanding the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I provide families psychoeducation and help them recognize how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are impacting their lives. Through a collaborative effort, families identify the negative patterns and replace them with healthy ones. Parents learn how to reshape behaviors. This process can be implemented in a short or brief period or it can occur over a longer period of time if the family needs.