Compassionate ADHD Therapy for Kids and Teens in Austin, TX
Helping energetic, creative kids build the skills and confidence they need to manage life’s ups and downs
Are morning and evening routines really hard for your child? Do you find yourself repeating the same directions, over and over again? Do they have outsized emotional reactions to seemingly small issues, or an endless supply of energy?
If you are feeling overwhelmed, you are not alone - and neither is your child.
Whether your child has a diagnosis of ADHD, or you find yourself wondering if they might, I’m here to help.
Parenting a child with ADHD can be as demanding as it is rewarding. While ADHD can pose challenges with focus, follow-through, and emotional regulation, it often comes with the amazing gifts of creativity, energy, and passion.
My mission is to help your child discover their strengths and develop the skills they need to handle challenges, big and small.
Signs Your Child Might Benefit From ADHD Support
Not every child with ADHD needs therapy, but if their family, school, or social lives are negatively affected by several of the following issues, it might be time to seek support:
Often forgets or misplaces things
Big emotional outbursts
Difficulty with follow-through or needs lots of reminders
Has trouble settling down when upset or excited
Frequent fidgeting, interrupting, or difficulty staying seated
Frequent negative feedback from school, which may affect self-esteem
Falling behind with schoolwork due to trouble staying organized (e.g. not turning in completed assignments)
Trouble making or keeping friends because of impulsive behavior
How I Approach Therapy for Kids With ADHD
Therapy for kids with ADHD does not involve sitting still on the couch and talking. It’s an active process - physically and mentally! My job is to find ways to make therapy fun, engaging, and effective for kids. To do this, I incorporate:
Play and Movement-Based Activities: Games, play, movement, and art not only help your child enjoy therapy, but practice important skills that will help them with ADHD-related challenges. Play can also help them work through difficult emotions.
Executive Functioning Skills: Practical, visual strategies to support your child with skills like following directions, transitioning from one activity to the next, and organizing thoughts.
Positive Reinforcement: A nurturing environment where your child discovers their strengths and develops a positive sense of self.
You Are Part of the Team
The most effective therapy for children with ADHD includes parent education and collaboration. Because of this, parent collaboration is a pillar of my treatment approach. Together, we work to understand your child’s behaviors, learn practical strategies for supporting your child at home, and develop a long-term plan for reducing friction at home and restoring joy and connection.
The Nurtured Heart Approach serves as the basis for parent education in my practice. This is a research-based approach that helps parents manage their child’s difficult behaviors and emotions, reduce fighting and tension in the family, and bring out their child’s innate strengths.
Take The Next Step
You don’t have to navigate this alone. We can work together to help your family thrive.
Contact me today to schedule a free introductory call, and let’s talk about how we can support your child.