Therapy for Young People and Children
Childhood and adolescence are crucial stages in emotional development. Both are full of learning, discoveries, and challenges. Sometimes, these challenges aren't expressed in words, but rather through changes in behavior, mood, or relationships.
Therapy for children and adolescents offers a safe, creative, and respectful space where they can explore their inner world, express what they feel, and develop emotional tools that help them grow with greater well-being and confidence.
When should you seek therapeutic support?
Every child is unique, but some signs may indicate that they need professional help:
- Mood changes: sadness, anxiety, irritability, or stress.
- Difficulties in relationships with friends, family or in the school environment.
- Behavioral problems: frequent anger, withdrawal, overwhelming frustration.
- Setbacks in habits: sleep disturbances, eating disorders, or academic performance.
- Low self-esteem or insecurity about their appearance, abilities, or place in the world.
- Difficulty managing intense emotions such as anger or sadness.
- Complex life situations: separations, losses, moving, or experiences of harassment.
My approach: connection, expression, and evolution
Working with children and adolescents involves understanding their emotional universe, connecting through empathy, and respecting their way of seeing the world.
My therapeutic approach is tailored to your age, interests, and needs, and is built upon these pillars:
1. Create connection and security
The first session is key to building a bond of trust. I strive to ensure that each child feels heard, understood, and welcomed, even when they struggle to put their feelings into words.
2. Explore from their language
I use play, art, conversation, and adapted activities to facilitate natural and genuine expression. The therapeutic environment is shaped so that they feel comfortable being themselves.
3. Develop emotional tools
I work to help them recognize, understand and manage their emotions, strengthen their self-esteem, make decisions and improve their relationships with others.
4. Accompany without imposing
I respect their pace, their timing, and their own goals. I accompany them on their journey without judgment, allowing them to discover their strengths and find clarity amidst the confusion.
5. Involve the family when necessary
The family is an essential part of the therapeutic process. I collaborate with parents to improve communication, understanding, and emotional support at home, always with sensitivity and respect.
A space to grow, understand each other, and flourish
My goal is to offer a warm, trustworthy environment tailored to the needs of each child or teenager. A place where they can feel safe to explore, heal, and grow emotionally, knowing they are not alone on their journey.