Trauma & Grief · Children & Teens
Helping children find their way through loss.
Big life events — death, divorce, illness, or sudden change — can leave children without the words or skills to cope. Therapy provides a safe place to process what happened and start to heal.
Grief and trauma show up differently in children.
Grief isn't something to get over — it's something to move through. With the right support, children can find their footing again.
A gentle space to process the hard stuff.
Trauma and grief therapy helps children make sense of what happened, express what they're feeling, and develop the tools to carry their experience without being overwhelmed by it.
Using age-appropriate, play-based, and talk therapy approaches, I work at the child's pace — never pushing, always following their lead. Parents stay closely involved so the healing in sessions carries into home life.
Help children find words for their feelings
Naming emotions is a powerful first step toward managing them.
Process difficult memories safely
Working through trauma in a contained, supportive environment reduces its hold over time.
Build resilience and coping skills
Practical tools children can use when grief or anxiety resurfaces in daily life.
Support the whole family
Loss affects everyone. I help parents understand what their child needs and how to show up for them.
What working together looks like
Understanding the story
We start by getting a full picture of what your child has been through and how it's showing up. This includes parents and moves at a pace that feels safe for everyone.
Healing-focused sessions
Weekly sessions use age-appropriate methods — play, narrative, and evidence-based trauma approaches — to help your child process their experience and reduce distress over time.
Lasting strength
The goal isn't to forget — it's to carry the experience without being controlled by it. Your child leaves with real coping tools and a stronger sense of themselves.
Your child doesn't have to carry this alone.
Reaching out when a child is hurting is one of the most important things a parent can do. Let's talk about how we can help.
— Katrina