Business Details
13 Years
experience
Child & Adolescent Counseling Services in Vaud
As a dedicated counselor with over a decade of experience in private practice, I specialize in providing tailored mental health support for children and adolescents. My integrative therapeutic approach combines play, art, and mindfulness to create accessible, effective interventions that empower young individuals to overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. With advanced degrees in counseling and psychoanalytic psychology, I offer evidence-based strategies that prioritize rapid, meaningful progress while minimizing prolonged therapy.My services extend to parental guidance and specialized workshops addressing bullying prevention, teen depression, and sexual violence awareness, delivered in both English and French. Rooted in cultural sensitivity and informed by work with expatriate communities, my practice fosters resilience and healthy development through individualized care and community education initiatives.
Services
Individual Therapy
Group Therapy
Bullying Prevention
Parenting Support
Workshops
Trauma Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- 10 years of specialized private practice experience with youth
- Integrative therapy combining play, art, and mindfulness techniques
- Multilingual workshops in English and French for schools
- Advanced training in psychoanalytic psychology and therapeutic play
- Culturally sensitive approach for expatriate families
Associations and certifications
- Swiss Association of Counselling (SGfB)
- American Counselling Association
- European Branch of the American Counseling Association
- American Psychological Association (International Member)
What people say
Brought me back to reality
Feel calm and secure
Helped me feel free
Taught me coping skills
Positive relationship development
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized mental health treatment for children and adolescents aged 4-21 using play-based and art therapy techniques. Addresses anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral issues through child-led sessions. Focuses on rapid symptom improvement while building emotional resilience and healthy coping mechanisms.
Group Therapy
Specialized support groups for sexual violence survivors aged 19-25. Combines peer interaction with structured therapeutic activities to process trauma and build community. Emphasizes shared experiences while maintaining individual progress tracking through professional facilitation.
Bullying Prevention
Comprehensive workshops for schools addressing cyberbullying, conflict resolution, and safe school environments. Includes staff training and student sessions with role-playing exercises. Teaches recognition of bullying behaviors and implementation of preventive strategies across educational settings.
Parenting Support
Workshops and counseling sessions teaching effective communication techniques for parents. Focuses on positive discipline strategies and anxiety management for children. Helps families overcome power struggles and build stronger parent-child relationships through evidence-based approaches.
Workshops
Specialized training sessions on mental health topics including teen depression and sexual violence prevention. Combines theoretical knowledge with practical exercises for schools and community organizations. Designed to meet specific institutional needs while promoting emotional well-being across different age groups.
People
Child & Adolescent Counseling
Licensed Counselor
Counselor with 10 years private practice experience specializing in child and adolescent mental health. Holds advanced degrees from Skidmore College, UCL, and Webster University. Provides therapy and workshops in English and French across Vaud region.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
I treat children and adolescents aged 4-21 years old, with specialized group programs for young adults up to age 25.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I employ an integrative approach combining play therapy, art therapy, mindfulness techniques, and walk-and-talk sessions tailored to each client's needs.
Do you offer school-based programs?
Yes, I provide bullying prevention workshops, teen depression seminars, and sexual violence awareness programs for schools in French and English.
What are your professional qualifications?
I hold a BA in Early Childhood Education, MSc in Psychoanalytic Psychology, MA in Counseling, and multiple specialized therapy certifications from accredited institutions.
How long are therapy sessions?
Individual sessions are typically 50 minutes, while workshops run 2-3 hours per day depending on program requirements.
