Is Your Child or Adolescent:
Defiant?
Disobedient?
Angry?
Verbally or Physically Aggressive?
Throwing Temper Tantrums?
Hyperactive?
Impulsive?
Unable to Concentrate?
Disruptive at School?
Worried?
Fearful?
Extremely Sad?
Suffering from Low Self-Esteem?
Having Problems Making Friends? Anxious?
Depressed?
Isolating?
Self-Harming?
Are you:
Overwhelmed?
Stressed?
Out of patience?
Worried?
Unsure what to try next?
Exhausted?
Frustrated?
Tired of receiving calls from school?
Embarrassed at times by your child’s behavior?
Therapy can help a child or teen experiencing:
Anger
Anxiety
ADHD
Autism
Divorce
Attachment Disorder
Abuse
Death
Abandonment
Blended Families
Self-Esteem
Body Image
Potty-Training
Difficulty Adjusting to Relocating
Starting School
Birth of a Sibling

Therapy Can Help!
Contact us today to schedule a free 15-minute consultation and move toward a stronger, more connected family.
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WEBINAR for PARENTS and CAREGIVERS: LEARN HOW to SUPPORT YOUR CHILD THROUGH ANGER, SADNESS, and WORRY
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Does your child have strong emotions they struggle to control? Tantrums, excessive crying, yelling, slamming doors, kicking, hitting. Does this sound familiar?
Do you wonder the best way to help them, but are still unsure? Are you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, embarrassed? Have you tried everything and nothing works?
In this video, I’ll teach you how to help your child cope with big emotions so that you can better enjoy your time together.
Transforming Children Through Play Therapy
The mission of Butterfly Beginnings Counseling is to provide therapeutic services for children and adolescents, utilizing a strengths play based approach. We aim to empower the individual and support interpersonal connections.
My vision is to strengthen and support children and families coping with strong emotions.
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