Parenting Teens and Young Adults

Parenting your neurodivergent child, teen or adult can be an exhausting  experience! As a result, the divorce rate is higher. Couples counseling can help.  Don't become  another statistic! 

Siblings of neurodiverse brothers or sisters  often ignore their own feelings and needs. They don't want to cause more stress in family that is already stressed.  Sibling counseling can bring more balance back to their lives.  

Not sure where to turn? Need help finding your way?I can help you determine your next steps and find the resources that will meet your needs. I 'll be your quide as you navigate our often complicated system. 

Wanting to update services? You and I can review your current services to determine what services are working and  what services  are not.  It is important to update services  regularly  so you can change  out the services that are not helping your child THRIVE! 

I will help you advocate for your child, teen, or young adult with their

school and work collaboratively with other service providers and agencies. In particular, I can attend IEP, SST,  planning, and other school-planning meetings to ensure your child's needs are being met. I also create interventions and accommodations for 504 programs. Best of all, I teach children how to advocate for themselves. 

• Has your infant or toddler reached their developmental milestones?
• Do they hae behaviors that are difficult to manage?
• Is Your School Age Child, Preteen, or Teen, having difficulty at home, in school, or in their relationships with others? 
• Does Your young adult have difficulty finding and keeping friends or jobs? 
•  Feeling Frustrated because you don't know how to help?

 Karen Derman, LMFT provides consultation, screening and therapeutic intervention for children and adults of all ages with all kinds of challenges. Screenings help parents understand if their family member is going through a stage that will pass or if therapeutic intervention is needed.

Do you have questions or concerns about your loved one? Schedule a free 20 minute phone consultation with Karen Derman, LMFT at no cost for parents.