CHILDREN & PARENTING
There is support and help for you and for your child who is struggling.
It can be heartbreaking to watch your child struggle.
- A child can have behavior challenges at school, socially, or at home. Sometimes, just a little extra support is needed.
- Developing social skills, communication skills, and navigating the stresses of daily life can be overwhelming. With therapy and counseling, parents and children can learn new skills for destressing and acheiving positive, healthy outcomes.
- Learning to identify and express emotions in a healthy way is possible for your child.
I can help you and your children address the problems that are interfering with school, home, and personal life.
With skilled help, children can learn to build their skills, feelings of self-worth, and cognitive paradigms. With counseling and guidance, parents learn to navigate, address and encourage the changes they would like to see.
Call now and let me help you and your child address the problems that are interfering with school, home, or personal life.
Is your child experiencing stress, anxiety, high conflict, or depression?
It is normal at times to not know the best way to help your child with some of the things they are struggling with. Therapy—with a therapist that has experience working with children—can help give your child and you the tools you need to address issues that have come up in childhood. Early intervention can often eliminate or reduce the need for therapy as they develop or reduce the intensity of ongoing issues.
Make an appointment today and feel the reassurance that comes from getting your child the help and support that is needed.
Equip your child and yourself with the tools and support needed for a healthy future.
It could be one of the best gifts you ever give your child.
Children’s language is play.
My private professional office is equipped for play therapy, art therapy, and talk therapy.
Your child will find all the tools and support they need to fully explore and address the challenges they are facing.
I love working with children and bring to you and your child over 20 years of experience working with children of all ages.
Set up an appointment today for you and your child to get the tools and support you need.
Below are some of the frequent concerns of parents and their children. Fortunately, positive outcomes and can be achieved by working with me in a positive, supportive, highly-collaborative setting.
- Behavior problems at home/school
- Childhood depression
- Anxiety
- Grief and loss of a loved one or pet
- Grief and loss over parents’ divorce
- Sibling rivalry
- Bullying
- Gender Identity
- Managing emotions
- Parenting support
- Co-parenting support
- Trauma
- Molestation or abuse
- Lying
- Emotional impact due to academic problems
- Problems with social media
- Socialization issues
- Anger problems
- Seems sad
- Easily overwhelmed with feelings
- Sensitive child
Let’s Talk
Call now for an appointment
(831) 246-2545
CATHERINE MARCOTTE
720 River Street, Suite 7 (in the Gateway Plaza)
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Appointments available:
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Closed Monday, Saturday & Sunday
Evening appointments available.
Weekend appointments available by special arrangement.
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