Laural Osterhus

I help children, including very young children, learn the skills they need to handle intense emotions of frustration and anxiety. In the initial phases of therapy I focus on enhancing your relationship with your child through play and improved communication, and then in the second phase we will focus on decreasing meltdowns, tantrums and aggression. You will experience a strengthened bond with your child and feel more empowered and capable of handling challenging behaviors. By addressing your child’s emotional difficulties now, you prevent future mental health concerns and lower your child's risk of social and psychological difficulties in the future. I have been an Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2007 having spent most of my career in Child & Adolescent Outpatient Mental Health and Early Intervention.

I am trained in Parent Child Interaction Therapy and working with children behavioral difficulties and ADHD in pre-school, school aged and early adolescent children. I am very experienced with Neurodivergent kids who are struggling emotionally and socially.

Initial assessments will involve a thorough assessment of your child's behavioral health and family history. We will then set up specific metrics to ensure tantrums are reducing with time. You will have "homework" to play and talk with your child using the techniques and strategies you learn in session each week.