Social Skills Training
Healthy relationships are at the heart of lifelong well being. Through social skills training, I help children develop the social and emotional skills they need to connect confidently with others—whether at home, at school, or in their broader community. Humans are naturally social, and when children have the tools to build positive relationships, they thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
Research has shown this time and again. A long-term study following more than 700 children found that strong early social skills—such as cooperation, sharing, listening, and problem-solving—predict later success in education, career, and overall well being.
For parents, this often aligns with what you hope for your child: meaningful friendships, supportive connections, confidence in social situations, and the resilience that comes from feeling understood and included. Social skills give children the foundation to build these relationships.
If you’re noticing your child struggling socially, or if you simply want to support their growth, I’m here to help. I offer two options for social skills training: individual or group.
Individual Training
In individual trainings, I help children strengthen social skills by providing a supportive space to learn, practice, and grow.
Together, we work on:
• Reading social cues
• Managing emotions in social situations
• Practicing conversation and communication skills
• Building confidence in group settings
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Developing empathy and understanding others
These are learned abilities—and with the right guidance, children can strengthen them at any age.
Every child deserves to feel connected, understood, and supported. By nurturing social skills, we give them the tools to build meaningful relationships and navigate the world with confidence.
These sessions are offered virtually or in-person.
Social Skills Group
Since experiencing a sense of belonging is an important skill for all of us, group therapy is a great way for learning this skill in a safe and supportive environment. When we engage and interact with others, we are presented with the opportunities to feel this sense of belonging as well as learn more about ourselves in the process.
This group provides kids with opportunities to positively interact and relate with other kids, improve social skills, boost self-esteem, learn to problem solve, feel empowered, enhance creativity, and manage behaviors and emotions.
Each group will focus on a specific social skill from the areas of classroom survival, friendship making, dealing with feelings, alternatives to aggression, and dealing with stress.
Skills will be modeled, discussed and role played. A creative art activity will also be implemented that focuses on expressing thoughts, feelings, and experiences related to the skill.