My Background and Experience
Child Behavior Specialist in Chester County, PA
Cognitive Behavior Therapist for Children in Chester County, PA
Child and Family Therapist
I am a Pennsylvania Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Masters in Social Work from West Chester University, and Bachelors in Social Work from Eastern University.
I have over 13 years of experience as a behavioral specialist and child therapist. I have worked in outpatient therapy including child therapy, family therapy, and group therapy, as well as BHRS/IBHS/wraparound in home/community/school based therapy and consultations. I have worked with children with Anxiety, Depression, Autism, ADHD, developmental delays, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), disruptive behaviors, and other concerns.
Additionally I have experience as a babysitter/nanny, preschool Sunday School teacher, kids camp leader, postpartum doula, foster care social worker, and Early Intervention social worker.
I specialize in working with preschool and young elementary school age children, although I also have experience with middle and high school students and college students for therapy services. Using a variety of behavioral therapy techniques and creative interventions tailored to the child's interests, I teach children how to follow directions, make friends, and increase appropriate communication. I also consult with parents and teachers to teach them how to provide interventions to work on child's behaviors.
“Sometimes having a good relationship with someone is more important than being right”
“Medicine can’t fix defiance, or teach Social Skills.”
“If we change our negative thoughts to positive, then we’ll feel happier and have better behavior”
“Don’t let other people’s issues affect your happiness- It’s not your problem!”
“If you can’t change the situation, you can change yourself (how you think or feel about it)”