Modern American Society – It is not a new concept that the unfolding of modern American society has brought with it many ills. When once the family unit was primary in our social structure and support, families are now often fragmented by divorce, physical distance or multigenerational mental health issues. Our pace of life has become extremely fast, we are often overscheduled, and we have little time for rest, sleep, recreation, and quiet family time. Our jobs have moved indoors to small desks in front of computer screens. The urbanization of our country has taken away our country sides and wild areas. Shopping and consuming have replaced many social interactions. Television, computers and video games have replaced much of children's natural play.
All of these factors cause stress and in turn can cause physical ailments, depression, anxiety, and social, behavioral and school problems.
My approach is to address not only symptoms and their causes but to address the holistic aspect of the child in her environment, including helping families to strengthen bonds and create a healthy family and community environment.

Some of the ways this is accomplished is to help the family prioritize, slow down, simplify their lifestyle have reasonable expectations for both parent and child, and to best match the home and work/school environment to the child and family.  Therapy with the child can involve play, expressive therapies, relaxation and integrative movement.  What is learned in therapy is applied at home, community and school/work.