I would be honored to work together to help your child lean into their strengths and learn new skills as they grow and build resilience. Childhood is a sacred time yet our children are facing many challenges and choices as they try to navigate growing into the best and healthiest version of themselves. I have hand-picked each item in my therapy office to help meet the needs of my clients. I specialize in working with children struggling with: anxiety, grief & loss, attachment, major transitions (e.g: pandemic, moving, divorce, friendship), trauma, social skills and emotion regulation. I believe therapy offers us an invitation to do, see and/or think about something differently and I look forward to celebrating your efforts to support your child in taking that step.
We are wired to be in connection with one another, yet at times our parenting journey can leave us feeling disconnected, misunderstood, and isolated. I want to provide a space where parents feel comfortable to share their worries, self-doubt and celebrate their family. As we thrive, our families thrive and so I want to encourage you to take time to receive the support you need/want in order to take good care of yourself as you raise your children. While I do not specialize in adult mental health counseling, I often work with caregivers in the context of their family unit. I have focused much of my training over the years on attachment- and relation-based work as I believe strongly in the power of connection in helping build resiliency in our children and families.
Our school-aged children are surrounded by educators who are working hard to meet the needs of their students and whose connection is integral to helping them thrive. Serving as a counselor in the school setting I have seen first hand how helpful it can be for families, community based therapists, and school staff to work together to support children. Sharing common language, gaining new perspectives, and providing consistency for children to grow their social emotional skills has a positive impact on children's academic success and overall school engagement as well. If you choose, I would be happy to partner with you and your child's teachers/counselors/administrators to best support your child's social and emotional well-being.
Emotion regulation
Anxiety and depression
Trauma and PTSD
Grief and loss
Attachment
Family transitions (moves, divorce, blended, birth, foster care, adoption)
Parenting support
Self esteem/Self Image
Peer relationships/Social skills building
Play therapy
Attachment/ Relationship based
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
Art therapy
Narrative therapy
Mindfulness
Sand tray therapy
Neuroscience
A child's brain uses play to communicate and express feelings and experiences they cannot yet communicate and/or process verbally like adults. Play is very important in our children's world, however play therapy is different as toys become tools and therapeutic goals are established.
I am intentional about what I have chosen to include as therapeutic tools in my office to help facilitate understanding and changes in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I use a wide range of activities that include but are not limited to: art therapy, sand tray, dramatic play, bibliotherapy (reading & writing stories), games and the use of puppets and doll houses.
-Garry Landreth
Thrive Child and Family Counseling, PLLC
17191 BothelL Way NE, Suite B105, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
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