Family life is an emotion-rich and fulfilling existence, but it sometimes comes with a healthy dose of frustration and difficulty. The responsibility of the role of parent, step- parent, spouse, significant other, and even grandparent means being alert and prepared for wide array of interpersonal issues.

Dr. Carla Hix offers parents and children supportive and effective counseling help for:

°ADD/ADHD learn more
°Asperger`s Disorder
°Anxiety, shy or fearful children
°Childhood Depression learn more
°Divorce
°Effective discipline
°First time parenting
°Homework problems
°Learning Disorders
°Low self-esteem
°Mood disorders
°Parenting after divorce
°Postpartum Depression
°Sleep problems
°Social skills and friendship problems
°Tantrums

Social Skills Groups For one reason or another, some children do not develop social skills as easily as others. They may earnestly seek peer relationships and then, having endured rebuffs, if not downright cruelty, retreat to the safety of home, family, and their own company.

Parenting Skills/Behavior Modification Training A place to build parenting skills that help parents to discipline kids from toddlers to teens as well as to encourage children and adolescents to feel positive about themselves and to become the winners they were meant to be. Lots of practical solutions for parents as well as tips for improving communication, building positive relationships and other useful parenting skills. The goal of parenting is to teach kids to develop self-discipline.

Individual Therapy Improvement in self-esteem is a primary goal of all forms of therapy. By focusing on thoughts, feelings and behaviors, adults and children learn how to feel good about themselves. Individual therapy is goal directed and solution focused.