Blum Counseling Services

Are you confused or worried about what to do? Maybe they will grow out of it. But, what if they don't? You might be worried that you are not the best person to deal with or confront these issues. I believe just the fact that you have noticed, makes you the best person to be proactive with your child.

When you notice your teenager is having extreme behaviors, it is time to evaluate what may be going on. Where do you think that your teen is headed if the behaviors are not attended to? Behaviors can have lifelong consequences. It is important to develop a plan that you can implement sooner rather than later.

Being you is tough these days. You have pressure from the teachers to do all of that homework. You have stress from your coaches to do your best in sports. Your parents seem to put unrealistic expectations on you and you fear you can't live up to them. Your friends sometimes are not as loyal to you as you are to them.

A: The first step is to call for a free phone consultation to see if I will be the right fit for your family. We will schedule an evaluation appointment with the family. Then, depending on your needs and concerns we will make an individualized treatment plan. A: Having a family is a huge commitment, and helping your child or adolescent is a commitment that I take seriously.

Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) was developed by Stephen W. Porges, Ph. D., based on his highly researched Polyvagel Theory. SSP works by reducing stress, calming the emotional and physiological states to improve communication and to experience a more successful therapy. This non-invasive intervention involves listening to music that has been filtered to retune the nervous system to introduce a sense of safety.