Babies and very young children show us how they feel through their bodies and behaviors. These might come out as separation anxiety, excessive crying, defiance, aggression, sleep challenges, regressive behaviors, unsafe behaviors, disinterest in others, or physical symptoms such as tummy aches, toileting problems, or rashes. Others may have said “nothing’s wrong” but you’re just not sure… or you’ve tried everything and nothing seems to work.

Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) is an evidence-based model that specifically addresses difficult, stressful, or frightening experiences in young children 0-5 years old. We used to think that young children “forgot” or wouldn’t understand, but now we know that children absorb everything around them. We can help you and your child navigate challenging experiences, including medical trauma, NICU, domestic violence, addiction, physical or mental health challenges, grief & loss, foster care & adoptions, and other Adverse Childhood Experiences.

Many parents want their child to “talk to someone.” We want your child to talk to YOU. Grounded in early childhood development, the Dynamic Maturational Model of Attachment, and Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health, sessions are dyadic (child and parent/caregiver together) and utilize the parent-child relationship as the vehicle for healing. You will be an active participant in your child’s healing and we will support you with skills that will last a lifetime.

Supporting children means supporting parents, families, and communities. You are your child’s first teacher, the one dealing with car rides, bedtimes, and meals; blowing noses; and putting bandaids on owies. Radical Nest is here to help you navigate the ups and downs of raising a very young child. As part (or sometimes as the main focus) of your child’s treatment, we will schedule regular “parent only” sessions to give you space to vent, brainstorm ideas, and help you navigate challenges of being a parent.