Therapy Sessions for Children

At this time, therapy sessions are only available to children age 10 and older. All sessions are virtual until further notice.

Because of their age-related language and conceptual limitations, children tend to have difficulties expressing their emotions, feelings, and frustrations. They are frequently unsure of exactly how they feel but understand that something does not feel right, or that a certain aspect of life feels difficult.

Art therapy provides children with the opportunity to use different types of materials to access, process, understand, and convey their complex feelings. No previous art experience or ability is required.

Materials used in art therapy include:

• Markers / pencil crayons / crayons
• Clay
• Paint
• Stickers
• Model magic
• Pastels – oil & chalk
• Collage
• Puppetry

Jo-Anne’s many young clients have thrived in her easily relatable and warm company. The environment is safe, calm, and welcoming. In her over 20 years of helping clients overcome challenges, Jo-Anne has worked with children ages 3-18 within mental health facilities, public and private schools, as well as in her studio.

Jo-Anne has experience working with children with the following issues:

• Abuse: Sexual, Physical, Emotional and/or Verbal
• ADHD
• Adoption
• Anxiety / Stress
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Grief & Loss
• Relationship Issues
• Self-Esteem / Self-Image
• Separation & Divorce
• Trauma / PTSD

Children and young adults struggling with these issues or combination of these issues benefit greatly from Jo-Anne’s compassionate approach and clinical expertise.

“Often the hands will solve a mystery that the intellect has struggled with in vain.”

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