Resilient Kids

At Resilient Kids, our mission is to provide comprehensive psychological counseling services to children, adolescents, and their families. We believe that children are uniquely equipped with innate resources for health and healing, and our approach is centered around respecting and honoring these natural qualities. Our team of experienced clinician's combine their extensive expertise and commitment to providing integrative services to create individualized treatment plans that address a wide range of emotional issues, daily stressors, and life goals.

Services

We offer a range of evidence-based counseling interventions that draw on the latest research and best practices in the field. These interventions are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, taking into account their unique strengths, challenges, and circumstances. Our services include:

• Integrative Counseling: Combining evidence-based complementary and alternative therapies with conventional treatments to provide holistic and comprehensive care.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A short-term therapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors to improve mental health.
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT): A short-term therapy that helps children and families process and heal from traumatic experiences.
• Play Therapy: Using play as a therapeutic tool to help children express and process their emotions and experiences.
• Therapeutic and Psychological Assessment: A comprehensive evaluation of a client's cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal functioning to inform treatment and support goals.

Holistic Health and Wellness

In addition to our counseling services, we offer a range of health and wellness strategies that incorporate cognitive, bodily, and self-care oriented techniques designed to support relaxation, health, and improved quality of life. These services include:

• Mindfulness Meditation: A practice that involves paying attention to the present moment with a non-judgmental attitude.
• Nutritional Awareness: An assessment of nutritional needs and guidance on achieving a healthy lifestyle balance.
• Breathing and Relaxation Techniques: Guided exercises to help manage stress and anxiety.
• HeartMath Biofeedback: A tool that helps clients reflexively regulate their emotional responses and improve heart rhythm coherence.
• Lifestyle Coaching: A collaborative assessment aimed at identifying potential self-care strategies to support overall well-being.

About Our Team

At Resilient Kids, our team of clinicians is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to children, adolescents, and their families. Our team members are:

• Anna Simmons, MA, NCC, LPC: A certified school counselor and licensed professional counselor with a master's degree in school counseling from West Virginia University.
• Charlene Vincent, MA, LPC, NCC: A licensed professional counselor and national certified counselor with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.