Meryl L WardaClinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

About

If your child or teen could draw their worries, they might look like thunderstorms, tangled vines, or thoughts that won’t slow down. Big feelings often come out sideways in kids and teens—through meltdowns, irritability, or pulling away. Using creative and play-based approaches, I help children and adolescents express what’s hard to put into words, build emotional skills, and feel more confident managing their feelings. Parents are part of the process and learn practical ways to support their child or teen without power struggles or guesswork. View 7 Photos I work with children and teens ages 5–18 using developmentally appropriate approaches, including CBT, DBT, expressive arts, sand tray, and EMDR. Therapy is engaging and supportive, helping worries feel smaller, confidence grow, and kids build skills for handling big feelings with more ease.