Children and Young Persons 

Many children with ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Dyscalculia get lost, and or/mistreated (due to a lack of understanding). This may cause tremendous upheaval for the entire family with devastating long term effects. Elizabeth’s goal is to help each child and family process the struggles, heal the school trauma, and enhance self love knowing the true gifts of how your child's brain work.

Elizabeth has been successful working with teenagers, especially the ones who refuse or commonly referred to as "challenging or resistant." She connects with each person where they are and allows the relationship to guide the pace of the sessions. Incorporating structured activities to ensure goals are being met. She talks to your child or teen as an equal and discusses relevant topics such as "sex, drugs, and rock and roll." She teaches your child the truth about these topics and ways to feel empowered amongst peers. 

Using expertise in play therapy to work with children under the age of 10 to assist your child in working through any challenge or difficult situation they are experiencing. The theory behind play therapy is that the toys become the words and the play is the way kids communicate. With a trained psychologist in Play Therapy she can assist your family in healing or managing topics about emotions, losses, divorce/remarriage, acting out behaviours, abuse, and anything a person needs to work through.

• Is your child not living up to their academic potential, have you noticed they are becoming more internal or shutting down, disagree with their choices, maybe they are acting out in ways you've never expected?  Parents often blame themselves. This is not your fault. Elizabeth can provide tools to understand patterns, identify alternate ways of communicating, assist in referral process for appropriate diagnosis, and provide a safe place to discuss teenage angst. 

• Are you longing to reconnect with your teenager?

• With the right supports people can thrive. Differences are differences not better or worse. Lets help your family cope with the challenges and build self esteem by finding their strengths. 

• Please remember that if your child is having "behavioural" issues that doesn't mean they are bad kids, lazy, don't care, or any other description. They are struggling. Elizabeth can provide hands on techniques to practice and apply to everyday life.

• Elizabeth has extensive experience working with people to manage stress and anxiety when performing exams, sports, and high pressure situations.