Play Therapy
HEaling tiny hearts by the healing power of play
Children often don't have the words to tell grown ups where it hurts. Theraputic toys through the magic of metaphors becomes their vocabulary to express hurts, fears and discomfort. Cheryl helps children learn tools to cope with life stressors and resolve anxiety. She helps children find a safe environment to practice hard things, make mistakes and feel the pride of accomplishment. For our neurodiverse children, she helps to build a better understanding of how differently wired brains work, allowing children with Autism and ADHD to feel their most capable and confident selves.
Neurodiversity Counseling and Coaching
Difference not Disability
Not all brains are wired the same. And guess what- that is amazing! Autism, ADHD, learning differences are normal variations in how the brain works. I work from the understanding that neurodiversity is not a disability, but being wired differently while living in systems created for sameness is painful and difficult. My counseling and coaching for neurodiversity does not focus on teaching people how to further mask their neurodiversity, but instead works to better help the neurodiverse better understand their own brains. I work to help people find comfort in their nervous systems. I enjoy helping people better understand systems of communication and connection that often go unrecognized. By understanding ourselves we are able to best advocate for our own best interest; find our own comfort. We get to prioritize our own nervious system needs avoiding overstimulation and burnout.