Your child is the most important thing in your life and you want what is best for them. When your child begins to struggle, you may feel lost as to the best way to help them. It is important to remember that you do not have to help your child alone. Caring for them means helping them find effective services to meet their needs. We provide consultation for parents who are striving to figure out how to help their child. Together, we will collect information and develop a plan for child therapy at our DC area office.
We provide consultation to schools to help formulate an integrated plan that would be effective for the student.
The forms of child therapy we offer to Washington, D.C. area families also incorporate insights offered from home, school, and personal experiences. In our consulting work, we will assess each of these to create a strategy for your child’s emotional and developmental needs. This may include recommendations for structured play therapy, cognitive behavioral modification, parent therapy meetings, or collaboration with school staff. At The Wake Kendall Group, our therapists approach each situation with curiosity and empathy to empower children to build confidence and coping skills.
Many parents wonder what they can do when their children are struggling. We help families better understand their child’s behaviors and determine what kind of support may be helpful for individual situations. This may include utilizing new parenting strategies to teach children about emotional regulation, or family therapy to improve communication. Throughout the therapy process, our clinicians collaborate with parents to help them feel informed and involved in treatment.
Washington, D.C. schools can differ significantly, from small independent school environments to large-scale public school programs. Our psychologists have experience working within all school settings, regularly collaborating with school personnel. Observing your child at school may be helpful in assessing their social, behavioral, and academic functioning to better understand and implement recommendations at home and in the classroom.
Our team is also available to help better understand testing data, attend important school meetings, and support parents in accessing appropriate accommodations or support for their children. Creating strong relationships with your child’s school can be helpful in increasing communication and consistency between home and the classroom.
At our Washington, D.C. practice, we’re dedicated to helping families feel better informed and optimistic about what the future holds for their child. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office for further information and to schedule your intake appointment today!