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We all are a part of multiple levels of systems. Even our individual selves are made up of systems, that deeply affect each other when one of them is struggling. As a child psychologist, I work with the children in all of us. Meaning, there are identities within you/ your child, that you are not aware of who may be speaking on your behalf. You would benefit immensely by getting to know them. The overall framework for how I approach your individual, and family mental health is social-ecological and multi-generational in nature. 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There can be any number of reasons why your child is acting out or not listening to your words or those of others. I can help you feel more confident in discerning when your child behavioral concerns are related to something more pressing, like hunger, sleep). Either way, frequent tension can make your parent-child relationship feel strained. I can help you work on getting warmth back into your parenting relationship, while reducing behavioral concerns and boosting feelings of confidence for both you and your child. How do I do this? I use a combination of Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Play Therapy. As with other manualized treatment approaches, I tailor PCIT to fit the needs of your unique family. PCIT combines parent training and play therapy, teaching caregivers how to follow their child’s lead in play to establish warmer relationships and consequently work on establishing effective limit setting. I teach you and coach you on child directed play. 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