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Carolina Total Child — Therapy & Counseling for Children in Fort Mill, SC

As a therapist, I am committed to providing counseling that enhances the well-being of children and adolescents by addressing their unique needs. I collaborate with parents, educators, and other professionals to foster strong connections among home, school, and community. As a Certified Family Court Mediator, I work with children and their families to reduce the emotional impact of separation and divorce while prioritizing the children's welfare.

Services

Psycho-Educational Consultation

  • Recommends academic, emotional, and behavioral strategies.
  • Refers clients for more comprehensive evaluations if needed.

Divorce/Separation Counseling

  • Supports children and parents coping with divorce/separation.
  • Focuses on reducing emotional impact and fostering healthy co-parenting.
  • Emphasizes mediation and ongoing contact with both parents.

Therapy Services

  • Provides cognitive behavioral and humanistic therapy.
  • Focus areas: anxiety, academic/behavioral difficulties, special needs, parenting, life changes.
  • Uses talk therapy, play therapy, behavior modification, and self-regulation training.

Parent/Guardian Consultation

  • Encourages ongoing parental involvement and discussion.
  • Regular progress reporting within confidentiality limits.
  • Aims to develop tools and skills for the child.
  • Considers each child's individual differences.

Educational Advocacy

  • Assists parents in obtaining, understanding, and managing IEPs or 504 plans.
  • Includes consultation with professionals to develop comprehensive intervention plans.