For children, creative, constructive and expressive play is a way to communicate and a helpful strategy to assist in understanding their social, mental and emotional development.
Parents usually contact us for help when they feel like they’ve read all the books and tried all the suggestions on the parenting blogs. Or your child’s school or pediatrician might suggest counseling to support your child and family.
The Wise Family team utilizes imaginative play-based strategies including games, art projects, sand tray exploration and more to understand and develop children’s emotional control, along with helping them build self-confidence and improve interactions with their peers.
Being a teen is challenging for many reasons! Trying to figure out where they fit in, what their life is all about and who to keep in it and who to kick out.
For preteens and teens, adolescence is the first time many individuals feel an increase in responsibilities and changing relationships with peers and family members. Teens often feel the need to separate from their parents to form their own identities.
Sometimes it is hard to sort out the typical teen behaviors from ones that are more troubling, and need to be explored.
We offer a safe environment for teenagers to openly share what might be going on in their lives and their feelings and thoughts. We also partner with families to help balance your teen’s need to be independent with your own ideas about how to best parent. Therapy is an opportunity for teens and parents to feel supported in a non-judgemental setting.
We understand that as adults, you face unique challenges and it’s important to have a safe and supportive space to address your emotional well-being. At Wise Family Wellness, we are dedicated to helping you navigate life’s complexities and find lasting solutions.
Our team of experienced therapists specializes in a wide range of areas, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress management, self-esteem, and much more. We believe in a holistic approach, taking into account your individual needs and goals to create a personalized plan.
With our confidential and non-judgmental environment, you can feel comfortable expressing your concerns and struggles. Our trained therapists will ensure that you receive the highest standard of care. We offer a variety of therapeutic modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques, tailor-made to suit your specific needs.
We work closely with you to identify and explore underlying issues, develop coping strategies, and foster personal growth. With our guidance, you’ll gain the tools and skills necessary to overcome obstacles and thrive in your personal and professional life.
We understand that seeking therapy can feel daunting, but we assure you that our compassionate therapists are here to support you every step of the way!
We understand schedules are hectic. For your convenience, we offer therapy support in person or via telehealth.
Group therapy is an opportunity for children and teens to hear from peers who are likely experiencing the same issues or struggling with the same problems as they are. Groups include one or two therapists working with a group of 4-8 individuals on specific skills or to process challenging situations.
The only way to know for sure is to come in for a session. Most people have a good sense of whether our practice is the right fit to help them within the first two sessions. We invite you to explore our website to gain a good sense of our practice philosophies and services. We also invite you to visit us on social media and our Wise Words blog.
“I went home and practiced what Dr. Amy taught me…and it worked!”
— 8-year-old coaching client“I don’t think we could survive our kid without The Wise Family. Our clinician is so patient and such a compassionate person. She helps our child feel so in control of his body, and us so in control of our parenting.”
— Parent of 6 year old client“Supporting the mental health of the kids and teens in our community is one of the most challenging and also one of the most important jobs anyone could have. And I see your team doing it with both skill and enthusiasm.Our family could not be more fortunate to have found your practice 3 years ago.
Our kids are growing up but we still keep your number on our phone and we know we can reach out to your team if we need it. We tell everyone who asks about the WISE people at The Wise Family.
Thank you for doing what you do for so many people.”—from the parent of two former clients (siblings)
— Parent of two former clients (siblings)“Dr. Amy knows how to relate to children and make them feel comfortable. My son was shy in the beginning but Amy asked him a couple of questions about what he likes and immediately found a connection with him. He happily followed her into the office (just after a 3 min of conversation) and performed the test. He wasn’t nervous or scared and it’s because of her ability to relate to kids.
We had a great experience and he wants to go back! Thank you very much!”
— Dad of 5-year-old assessment client
