You don't need to do it alone anymore.
If you're reading this, you are probably feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. Perhaps you are the parent of a preschool age child, and you are in over your head dealing with the big challenges that these little ones often bring with them. You're likely stressed out from dealing with tantrums, power struggles, aggression, uncooperativeness - the list could go on and on but your patience can't. Maybe you have a fairly peaceful relationship with your child, but you want to do all you can to nurture the bond they share with you during the most formative years of their life.
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Or, you might be an adult who grew up in circumstances that were less than ideal. You want to move on from the past, but it seems to keep repeating itself in your present day relationships. You feel stuck, lost, and disconnected from yourself and others. Ultimately, you want to better understand who you are, so you can use that knowledge to grow into the best version of you.
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Whether you are looking for healing for an actual child in your life or you want to learn to take better care of the child that lives on within you, I can help.
Heather Patterson
LPCC, RPT
Working with me is different than working with other therapists because I take an approach that places creativity at its core. As a registered play therapist (RPT), I have expertise in utilizing children's natural style of communication, play, to help them work through their issues in a developmentally appropriate way. You, as their parent, will be included in their therapy process as much as possible. You'll get the chance to explore your identity as a parent and practice skills that can help you and your child grow closer. If you're wondering if your child is "old enough" to benefit from therapy, I'm here to say "yes, they are"!
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With my adult clients, I work to reconnect them with the part of themselves that did not get their needs met while growing up. Once these needs have been accessed I will help you learn how to be a gentle "parent" to yourself. Throughout the process, I strive to be warm and engaging with a touch of humor. Regardless of my client's stage of development, I am thorough, patient, and collaborative, so we'll work together to achieve your goals.
Services Offered
I integrate interventions from a variety of play therapy models to tailor treatment to your child's individual needs. I specialize in helping children and parents who are experiencing issues that negatively impact the bond they have with each other. This could include anger/aggression, anxiety, frequent sadness, stress/trauma (e.g., adoption, past abuse), and neurodevelopmental issues (e.g, autism, ADHD).
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Getting Started
Contact me for a free, 30-minute telephone consultation.
Contact me directly at 502-694-0830 or hpatterson@childwithintherapy.com, or use the button below to schedule a free consultation call. We can talk about the issues you or your child are experiencing and see if I'm the right fit.
REGISTER FOR YOUR ONLINE PORTAL AND COMPLETE NEW CLIENT PAPERWORK.
Once we have discussed the presenting concerns and determined I'm the right fit, I will email you a link to register for a client portal. Here, you will complete your new client paperwork.
Schedule your first appointment.
After finishing your paperwork, I will contact you to schedule our initial appointment.
