Child and Teen Trauma Counseling in Charlotte
Restoring Peace through Healing
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Your child is on edge, worried, and just not themselves. You wonder if they are missing out on 'being a kid'. No matter how many coping skills, breathing techniques, and fidgets you've tried, your child continues to struggle.
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You knew the teen years would be hard, but you did not expect them to be like THIS. Your teen struggles to navigate life’s ups and downs, even minor obstacles feel like Everest to your teen. You want your teen to find balance and direction as they learn to navigate life.
In the midst of chaos, you are looking to find your footing
Curiosity and compassion are the basis to my counseling approach. I know that reaching out for counseling for your child can be a vulnerable process. In our sessions, your child will have the opportunity to express themselves, work through the hard things, and create new life stories for themselves. I hope to help them find self-compassion, new perspectives, and healing
I believe that life doesn’t have to feel so hard. No matter what your child has gone through, there is a path forward.
Welcome, I’m Margaret
Specialties
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Your child deserves to enjoy their childhood without the added weight of anxiety and trauma. I specialize in play therapy and sandtray therapy to help children, teens, and their families strengthen connections and enhance their sense of safety. Learn more
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Your child is stuck, overwhelmed or exhausted. You want them to be able to move on, but it just doesn't feel possible. They deserve compassionate support to heal and move forward. Using specialized therapies like EMDR, play therapy, and sandtray therapy, I help individuals process trauma and build resilience. Learn more
Methods
Play Therapy
Play is the natural language of children. Through play therapy, I will support your child using the tools they know best: toys, art, and movement
EMDR
Work through challenging life experiences and trauma with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Explore the roots of your current challenges to move forward.
Sandtray
Explore a new way to express your story. Sandtray is used across the lifespan to support clients in expressing themselves when words fall short.
Ready to get started?
Schedule a free 15 minute consultation call. During the call you will have a chance to share your reason for seeking counseling and what you are looking for in a counselor. I will share my process and approach. If we both feel that we are a good fit, we will move forward with scheduling your first appointment.