Psychologist and Therapist in Westlake, OH

Specializing in helping children, teens, and their families do their best and feel their best.

 Specialized care for:

Dr. Alison Flowers

Psychologist and Therapist in Westlake, OH Specializing in helping children and their families

  • Anxiety

  • ADHD

  • Behavioral concerns

  • Trauma or PTSD

  • Depression

  • Adjustment challenges or life changes

  • Parenting strategies for anxiety and behavioral concerns

  • Adjustment to parenting and peripartum issues

Specialized treatment including:

  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

  • Solution-Focused Therapy

  • Parent Management Training

  • Mindfulness

  • Walk-and-Talk Therapy

  • TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

    *If you have a concern or preferred therapy type that is not on this list just ask if it’s something I provide.

You are a parent and you don’t know what to do to help your kid or teenager. They seem to be spending more time in their room, they snap easily, and they don’t seem to be spending as much time with their friends. Their grades have fallen or they haven’t been interested in the things that they used to love and excel in. They are often worried, are not sleeping well, and are tired during the day. They are asking “what if” over little things, complaining of stomach aches, or not wanting to go to school. You feel stuck and don’t know where to turn and you just want your child to feel better.

You’re wondering if this is just the ups and downs of childhood/teenage years or if there is something deeper going on.

If the descriptions above sound like your child then I’m here to help! I help kids, teens, and their families who don’t know what direction to turn. I help kids learn what life can be like to feel happier, calmer, and more confident. I work with my patients to remove road blocks and navigate the road ahead. I do this by listening, understanding but also incorporating different strategies into my appointments. Throughout treatment I incorporate empathy and humor while I help work through the pain.

My patients typically come to see me weekly or biweekly so they have consistent support and they can move from feeling stuck or powerless to enjoying their life. I will often integrate a skill, art/writing activity, or a different way to think about a situation. This may not always look like worksheets or homework (not many kids are psyched about “homework”) but I do like to give my patients tips to better understand themself, their situation, and exercises to try out in between appointments. It’s not uncommon for kids and teens to feel reluctant to start therapy. I find that during the first appointment they realize therapy doesn’t have to feel scary or annoying and instead it can be calming and relieving.  

Contact me for a Free 15 Minute Consultation

If you are ready for your child to feel more confident, or feel better at managing their emotions contact me at (216) 245-2421.

Frequently Asked Questions About therapy in Westlake

  • Most children do not have the attention span or developmental level to sit and talk face to face for a long period of time (some do and that's great too). Child therapists will often incorporate play or art into their appointments and strategies to make them child friendly. Parents are also typically involved either in a separate appointment or for part of the appointment.

  • Sometimes it can be hard to know for sure! I always feel like if you're not sure it's okay to ask. You can always start with your child's pediatrician or family doctor. Some signs or clues to look out for are withdrawal, clinginess, sleep or appetite problems, any problems at school or with friends, stomachaches or headaches, or a general change from how they usually are.

  • Over time I have found that for most families it works best if I meet with parents first for a separate appointment and then your child or teen. Usually in the first appointment we are getting to know each other. I will ask questions to better understand the situation and I welcome questions from parents and kids/teens.

 

In-person and remote options for Counseling in Westlake, OH

My office is conveniently located in Westlake, OH. Can’t make it into the office? No worries – I provide online therapy for all of Ohio.

Found me from a different state? I may have you covered! I have multistate license for “PSYPACT” states. This site has an updated map for states that participate in psypact (you can also ask me to check).