Specialties
Counseling for Life Transitions and Adjustment
Separation, adoption, foster care, new schools, moves and new stages of life.
Change is part of growing up, but some changes shake a child's or family's sense of security. Adjustment, separation, adoption and foster families are core specialties at Serene Trails Therapy.
Transitions we often help with
- Parents separating or divorcing
- Adoption and foster care
- A new school or a move
- A new sibling or changes in family structure
- Finishing school, starting work and other young adult milestones
Signs to look for
- Trouble adjusting weeks after a change
- Increased worry, sadness or anger
- Sleep or behavior changes
- Pulling away from friends or family
- Struggling at a new school
How we help
We offer a neutral, safe space to process what's changed, using family therapy, play and art therapy for younger children, and CBT, mindfulness and gratitude practices for teens and young adults.