Kids & Adolescents:

Academic Stress

  • Identifying learning disabilities in children
  • Struggle with focus, ADD and ADHD
  • Academic stress and anxiety
  • Accessing school and district level resources

Social anxiety

          • Fitting in and issues of self-esteem
          • Dealing with bullying and social pressures
          • Peer pressure around drugs, alcohol, and sex

Inter-generational cultural differences

Different areas of disconnect
Heritage vs. host culture
Communicating successfully with your teen

Divorce and blended families

      • How to talk to your child about a divorce
      • Mindful divorce and successful co-parenting
      • Introducing new partners to your child

Two women lesbians girlfriends standing side of the lake, holding handsSexual and gender issues

    • Early exploration
    • Gender and identity struggle
    • Working with schools and teachers

Couples and relationships:

Identifying core issues in relationship

      • Communication breakdowns
      • Trust and infidelity
      • Dealing with in-laws
      • Impact of past experiences

Young couple sitting on the red couch and listening while psychiatry explaining their problem. winter on the windowLearning effective communicating strategies

    • Fair fighting rules
    • Managing conflicts and confrontations
    • Differences in financial life plans

Individuals:

Life transitions

  • Migration to a new country
  • Fitting in at a new workplace
  • Achieving work-life balance
  • Becoming new parents

Dealing with trauma and PTSD

  • Resolving childhood trauma
  • Overcoming a major shock to your psyche