Children face many obstacles as they grow up such as chronic stress, grief, self-esteem issues and bullying. During these times, they experience thoughts and feelings that may be difficult to sort through as they learn to manage and control their feelings. Children may act out, learn unhealthy ways to self-soothe or avoid feelings they think are too big to handle. It may be challenging to determine when your child can work through these issues independently and when they need a helping hand from a professional.
Signs your child may be in need of professional help:
· Sudden or drastic changes in mood
· Changes in sleeping and eating habits
· Excessive fear and worries
· Self-injurious behaviors
· Regressed behaviors
· Performance issues at school
· Substance misuse
Andi Gilkey
If you find that you or your child are in need of a helping hand, Andi would love to assist you along this journey. She has 19 years of experience working in mental health including inpatient, school-based, and individual private practice. She provides a safe and nurturing environment for your child to develop and practice new skills to help contain and express their emotional self. Through this work, we will change their ability to recover from hardships and build resiliency for the future challenges that await.