IN BECKER & HUBBARD CO, MINNESOTA
For families who find traditional office visits challenging, Lakeside Family Wellness offers in-home youth counseling as a way to make mental health support more accessible and effective.
This specialized service is designed for children ages 0-10 and their families, with a particular focus on maternal mental health during the perinatal and postpartum periods. Gretchen's unique background allows her to conduct comprehensive DC:05 assessments, a crucial tool for diagnosing and understanding mental health issues in infants and young children. This on-site approach allows for more immediate and relevant therapeutic interventions, helping to integrate new skills and coping mechanisms directly into the family's daily routine.
In-Home
Counseling
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Initial Assessment: Gretchen will meet with you and your child in the comfort of your home to conduct an initial assessment. This includes a comprehensive DC:05 assessment, which is a specialized diagnostic tool for infants and young children. This allows for a deeper understanding of the child's developmental and relational context.
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Tailored Treatment Plan: Based on the assessment, Gretchen will create a personalized treatment plan. This plan may involve CPP (Child Parent Psychotherapy), a dyadic, trauma-informed therapy that focuses on strengthening the parent-child bond and repairing relationships. The plan can also incorporate other trauma-informed approaches like EMDR when appropriate for the child's age and developmental stage.
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Ongoing Therapeutic Sessions: Sessions will be scheduled at a convenient time for the family. The in-home setting provides a safe and familiar space where therapeutic work can be done, from play therapy with the child to guided discussions and skill-building with the parents. The goal is to provide a holistic approach to healing within the family system.
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Who is this service for? In-home counseling is designed for families with children ages 0-10, as well as for new mothers or expectant parents struggling with perinatal and postpartum mental health challenges.
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What are DC:05 assessments? DC:05 is a diagnostic classification system specifically designed for mental health and developmental disorders in infants and toddlers. It helps to accurately identify and understand a child's needs from a very early age.
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How does EMDR or CPP work for young children? Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) is an evidence-based therapy that works with the parent-child pair to restore a sense of safety and attachment after a traumatic experience. While traditional EMDR is more common in adults, Gretchen utilizes modified, play-based versions that are appropriate and effective for the specific developmental needs of children.
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What should I expect during a session? Sessions are collaborative and child-centered. They may involve therapeutic play, structured activities, and guided conversations with both the child and parent(s) to address the identified concerns and build healthier family interactions.
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