Mindful Therapy for Kids
Holistic emotional support for children, teens, and parents by Alison Hild, MA, AMFT.
Supervised by Bren Chasse, MA, LMFT #94662
“Every one of us already has the seed of mindfulness.
The practice is to cultivate it.”
-Thich Nhat Hanh-
Kids and teens in these challenging times are going through a lot, and this can create big, overwhelming feelings in our developing children. You may be noticing that your child or teen is struggling to cope with these emotions and that this might be leading to some challenging behaviors or dynamics at home. They might seem to go from being fine one moment to having big feelings at the drop of a hat. This can be so difficult for parents and really affect the mood of the whole household. When your kid is upset, it can be hard to stay calm.
It’s my passion to work with children and families to help them cope with their emotions in healthy, effective ways. I teach that feelings are always ok, and certain behaviors are not always helpful. I use mindfulness-based techniques to teach coping skills for overwhelming moments so they can learn to calm their bodies down themselves. In session, we utilize art and play therapy to encourage even the most self-contained, resistant child that they can express themselves in safe and healthy ways. I also teach these tools to parents so that you and your child can help each other at home, leading to a more regulated, calmer, and happier household. I’m here to help your family process emotions, learn self-regulation techniques, and feel supported.
Alison Hild, M.A., A.M.F.T.
Hi, I’m Alison, a child, adolescent and teen therapist passionate about cultivating healthy emotional inner worlds. I use an integrative and creative approach which includes mindfulness activities, art and play therapy, and cognitive and behavioral therapy strategies to support all aspects of your child’s mind. I utilize children’s wonderful and vivid imaginations to work together in helping them find resources within themselves to self-regulate. My goal is to make therapy fun for kids while providing a safe space for them to explore their inner worlds and learn tools to cope with life’s challenges.
I offer a free 15-minute consultation to determine if I’m the right fit for your therapeutic needs. Contact me today.
I help children learn about their feelings and relate to them in a mindful way so they can cope when difficult moments arise in life. Mindfulness therapy can help with outbursts now and set your child up for success in healthy feelings management as they grow.
I support teens during this raw, transformative time by helping them cope with anxiety, depression, or life transitions through increasing self-esteem and teaching emotional regulation tools.
Parenting is an amazingly rewarding journey which can also come with moments of feeling confused or frustrated. I provide parents with tools and coping strategies to support both you and your child at home.
As a trauma-trained therapist, I work with adults who are coping with difficult life transitions such as job loss, grief, and challenging breakups. I support clients who have experienced traumatic events and integrate EMDR and Brainspotting into the work we do together.