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Services for Parents & Children

Trained in Attachment-Based Family Therapy and Synergetic Play Therapy, Brian's experience with parent-child dynamics and family systems leads him to be sought out by families seeking support for parents and children. 

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His work with children begins with an intake session with the adults caring for the child. In the initial intake you can expect questions related to your child's history, emotional developmental markers and education about the brain/body connection that might be underneath their symptoms. Real-time tools and strategies are also provided that can be implemented immediately after the session. PDF handouts that highlight the material discussed are also provided. The foundation of Brian's approach is rooted in the latest scientific research from the fields of interpersonal neurobiology, Polyvagal theory, somatic psychology, and modern child development.

Support for Parents

Brian approaches his work with children from a family systems lens, meaning that he collaborates with the adults in the child's life to help support meaningful change. This often includes individual appointments with parents and/or caregivers to provide you with the tools to help support our work outside of session. 

Using Minecraft in Play Therapy

Minecraft is a dynamic video game that is similar to the appeal of playing with LEGO but for the modern era. Minecraft encourages all of the foundations of healthy therapeutic play. When used in a clinical therapy session (whether individually or with a group) the player has an experience that is different than playing with a friend or family member.

Being immersed in the world of Minecraft exposes the player to therapeutic, clinical dynamics such as:

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Distress Tolerance

  • Collaborative Play

  • Healthy Competitive Play

  • Turn Taking

  • Compromise

  • Planning

  • Time Management

Please reach out to discuss the myriad ways Minecraft therapy has helped patients with:

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  • Grief and loss

  • Traumatic Events

  • Behavioral Challenges

  • Screen Addiction

  • Identity and Self-esteem 

  • and of course, safe and dependable fun with a trusted professional in a contained environment

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The definitive guide to using Minecraft in play therapy - for clinicians, parents, and anyone that knows a child who loves the game.

Supporting Family Relationships

Trained in Attachment Based Family Therapy, Brian can provide individual psychotherapy or family-systems based support depending on the specific needs of each patient. Teens appreciate his "pop cultural competency" and ability to connect with current interests. 

Sessions are held individually and together as a part of the family system 

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