What We Do
We provide counseling services to young people ages 4-18
Mosaic’s clinicians work collaboratively with parents and caregivers in order to ensure therapeutic care that is tailored for their unique young person counseling is a place to address difficult circumstances, relationships, feelings, and behaviors we welcome all young people and all families through our doors to work towards mental, physical, spiritual, and community wellbeing.
Some of the things we can address in counseling:
- Feeling down or sad
- Irritation and frustration
- Substance use
- Strong anger
- Strong anger
- Thoughts about hurting yourself
- Conflict in family
- Conflict with friends
- Questions about identity
- Self-esteem and acceptance
- Decision-making skills
- Plans for the future
- Sexual and gender identity
- Coping skills
- Dealing with past trauma or recent traumatic events
- Grief
- Life change/transition
Some signs that it may be time to seek help:
- Disconnecting from people you care about
- Change in mood, more irritated, more down, more anxious
- Not finding interest in things you used to
- Interest in talking to someone about your life
- People who you trust are telling you to go see someone
- Struggling to take care of self like you used to
- Scary thoughts
- Difficulty attending school or work
- Thoughts about harming yourself
- A change in your energy
- Questions about identity
- Conflict in your family
- Loss of a loved one like a family member, friend, or pet
- Being highly critical of yourself or others
- Experiencing low self-esteem
Modalities
Our therapists commonly integrate several modalities into their work with clients, tailoring the counseling experience to fit the needs of the individual and family.
Play Therapy
Play therapy utilizes the language of play to help young people express themselves and resolve emotional difficulties. Through toys, games, and creative activities, therapists create a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore their feelings, experiences, and relationships. Play therapy promotes self-expression, problem-solving skills, and emotional regulation, fostering growth and healing for young clients and their families.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) is a collaborative and goal-oriented approach that focuses on exploring strengths and solutions rather than dwelling on problems. Therapists help clients identify their goals and envision a future where those goals are realized. By emphasizing exceptions to problems and amplifying past successes, SFT empowers individuals to build on their strengths and take practical steps toward positive change. This brief and solution-focused approach is particularly effective for clients seeking rapid results and tangible improvements in their lives. Through solution-focused conversations and skill-building exercises, clients develop confidence, resilience, and a sense of agency in creating the life they desire.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT encourages acceptance of difficult thoughts and emotions while promoting commitment to values-based actions. It teaches kids, teens, and parents mindfulness skills to increase awareness of the present moment and develop psychological flexibility. By learning to observe and accept internal experiences without judgment, individuals can make meaningful choices aligned with their values, leading to greater well-being and resilience.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a goal-oriented therapy focusing on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected. It helps people identify and challenge negative thought patterns and develop effective coping strategies to manage emotions and behaviors. Using practical techniques, CBT empowers individuals to make positive changes in their lives.
Art Therapy
Art therapy harnesses the creative process to enhance emotional expression, communication, and self-discovery. Through various art mediums such as drawing, painting, and sculpting, people can explore and process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a non-verbal and symbolic manner. Art therapy facilitates personal growth, insight, and healing, promoting positive change and self-understanding within the therapeutic relationship.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness involves cultivating present-moment awareness and non-judgmental attention to thoughts, emotions, and sensations. Through mindfulness practices such as meditation, breathing exercises, and body scans, people can develop greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and stress reduction. Mindfulness-based interventions promote resilience, compassion, and overall well-being, empowering individuals to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and clarity.
Sand Tray Therapy
Sand tray therapy is a therapeutic approach where individuals can express and explore their inner thoughts, emotions, and experiences. By creating scenes in the sand, people can project their inner world in a tangible, non-verbal way, enabling deeper insight and emotional processing. This form of therapy fosters self-awareness, problem-solving, and healing by providing a safe, creative space for reflection and personal growth.
Who We Are
The service providers at the Center of Excellence for Children and Adolescents are a diverse group of therapists who are trained specifically in working with young people.
KATHERINE CHAPMAN,
LPC-S
Director of Client Care, Youth and Families
Jasmine Banks,
LPC-A
SUPERVISED BY KATHERINE CHAPMAN, LPC-S
Bessie Small,
LPC
Shannon Henshaw,
LPC-A
Supervised by Gayla McNatt, LPC-S
Working on Wellbeing
MIND
Talk and listen
Write down your thoughts
Read a poem
Learn something new
Draw
BODY
Drink water and eat nourishing food
Be active
Tend your hygiene
Get outside
Listen to music
SPIRIT
Engage in spiritual or faith practices
Care for a pet or a plant
Listen to the rain
Meditate
Focus on gratitude
COMMUNITY
Reach out to a friend or family member
Plant a garden
Do one thing for someone else
Check in with a friend about their wellbeing
Pick up trash around your community or school