Counseling Theories
There are so many different approaches in counseling/psychotherapy, conducted by counselors or therapists with different training and education. Cognitive therapy, hypnotherapy, psychoanalysis, Jungian, Gestalt, ......all may use art work during the sessions .Within Art Therapy, some therapists use Object Relation theory and others cognitive theory. It is no wonder that people have trouble selecting a therapy?
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I often combine different approaches and theories in order to make a best treatment possible for each individual. In order to make change in imitate relational difficulties, I use positive reinforcement from behavior theory ..However, your difficulties are originated from your family relationships, I apply more psychodynamics approaches to know how your childhood and family relationships have shaped the ways you are presently.
Emotional Intelligence
When we meet in the counseling office, you are encouraged to recognize your emotions caused by the difficult events. Emotional Intelligence is an ability to recognize our emotions and express them appropriately and productively. It helps you to solve your problems and become successful in your work place. It also involves how you solve interpersonal problems at home, work and community.
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.Children's Counseling and Play Therapy
Behavior Problems and emotional Problems
I believe children act out in order to express their feelings. They are often not good at explain why they are upset.They may become angry and aggressive.They may be more withdrawn and cry very easily .I use the intake session and sometimes several additional sessions to collect all the necessary information to figure out why the child act out. Coordinating with his/her school, daycare and pediatricians is a part of treatment. Children may express through the workbooks, art and play during the individual sessions.The followings are some of the reasons for acting out:
- Life Transition and Adjustment Problems
Most common reason for seeking child psychotherapy is due to relational changes caused by the parental divorce or out of home placement. Losing the only home they knew or their primary attachment figures are traumatic for children. They may not equipped to handle the difficult emotions such as despair, out of control and hurt feelings.In the counseling, children will be supported by validating their feelings and be helped to accept what are currently happening in their lives and find a happiness in the difficult time.
- Depression and Anxiety
Depressed children frequently are moody and angry. They may be withdrawn and cry easily. The counseling helps children to identify the contributing factors of depression and anxiety and to learn how to deal with the stressors in healthier ways.
- ADHD
Children with ADHD/ADD look like intentionally define adults, are aggressive toward peers and do not work hard enough.....ADHD is a developmental disability that affects the children's attention, impulse control and ability to manage your activity levels and emotions. With an appropriate behavior modification techniques with a right medication management, children will function much better daily.
- Grief and Loss
Children grieve the loss of the loved one differently.
- Anger Management
I created a special work book for children's anger management. We analyze how they express their anger and what they can do instead.
- Neurodevelopmental Issues
Consultation for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Delays and Learning Disabilities. Provide resources for assessment and other treatment providers appropriate for different issues.
Adolescence Psychotherapy
We all used to be a teenager. I remember myself being rebellious and unpleasant to my parents when I was a teen. It is hard to be a teen and to parent a teen. They don't look like children anymore and act like they know everything. But I think they are still kids growing. They used to tell parents everything. Not anymore....
When I work with this age group, I take time to know him/her and work hard to understand their point of view. I listen and help them to recognize what is the reasons that they act hostile, defiant, out of control feelings and what they can do in order to solve their identified problems.
In addition to the children's counseling issues above, the followings are more adolescence specific.
Hostility and Defiance
Alcohol and Drug Use
Peer Relationships
Early outset of mental illness
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Sand tray is at Studio location. Play and sand tray therapy as well as art therapy are available in Studio Mene.
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Locations
For Counseling, I use an office space in the North Gate area.
10212 5th Ave.NE.
Suite 150
Seattle, WA 98125
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For Art as Therapy, I use a studio located in the Loyal Heights / Ballard area. Depending on your needs, we will decide which location is most suitable for you.
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