Our children are precious to us. We worry when they are having difficulties at home or at school. They may be impacted by a move, a divorce or a learning disability. Some children have difficulties controlling their emotions while others shut down and withdraw. Their behavior can affect the entire family. Therapy can help children and their family members learn to manage their emotional needs. Paula has extensive training in play therapy and integrates these skills in her work with children. Children who are struggling emotionally often do not have the verbal language to be able to express their thoughts and feelings. By using play, they can work through their problems and find a successful solution. Paula, a family therapist and the mother of four children, can help you and your family successfully manage your child’s needs. She provides the child counseling services your family needs.

Our children are our greatest concerns during divorce.

Divorce can be stressful for every member of the family. Children can find it difficult to express their feelings to their parents. They can benefit from speaking to someone who is not emotionally involved in the divorce. Therapy for children of divorce gives them the skills and the opportunity to express their fears and their disappointments in a safe setting. With family therapy each parent can speak to their child to better understand their needs and concerns. Paula can help families navigating the divorce process. She will give each family member the tools needed to express themself and to find solutions that work.

Therapy for children of divorce can help them express their feelings and deal with their emotions.  We have offices in Westport and Ridgefield, Connecticut serving Wilton, New Canaan, Darien, Norwalk and Fairfield, Connecticut.  We are convenient to  you.

Parenting is probably the most difficult job you will have. The responsibilities are enormous yet we receive no formal training in the best ways to parent. We try to figure it out as we go along. If you have parenting questions or concerns Paula can work with you. As a family therapist and mother of four children she knows the joys and difficulties of parenting. She can help you create a plan and developing the skills necessary for managing your family. Parenting skills training is not just for parents of children with serious emotional or behavioral problems. Parenting skills training is beneficial for every parent because it can help you do the best job possible in raising your children, because it can improve your confidence in your parenting skills and because this is the most important job you will ever have.