Welcome to Wake Family Psychology, PLLC!
Sometimes kids ask their parents if they can come talk to someone who can help them with problems in their life, but usually it seems like coming to a psychologist is the parents' idea.
I like for kids to know that I am not a "shot doctor" and I think "psychologist" is too formal and long of a title to use very regularly. That's why I prefer to think of myself as a coach for kids and families. One difference between me and a coach is that the things you talk about at Smoot Psychology are all private so I don't tell anyone unless there's some reason to be concerned about your safety or someone else's safety.
I will have already heard your parents' concerns at the first meeting. When I meet you I like to hear if there's anything you would like to improve and just get to know you a little bit -- while you get to know me too. Don't be alarmed if you feel a little unsure about coming at first. That's common. Most kids feel comfortable after a starting to talk and finding out that it's not so weird to talk to a family coach. There's no reason why we can't have fun while we meet too.
Explore the next couple pages of this site if you'd like to find some fun things. See you later!
I like for kids to know that I am not a "shot doctor" and I think "psychologist" is too formal and long of a title to use very regularly. That's why I prefer to think of myself as a coach for kids and families. One difference between me and a coach is that the things you talk about at Smoot Psychology are all private so I don't tell anyone unless there's some reason to be concerned about your safety or someone else's safety.
I will have already heard your parents' concerns at the first meeting. When I meet you I like to hear if there's anything you would like to improve and just get to know you a little bit -- while you get to know me too. Don't be alarmed if you feel a little unsure about coming at first. That's common. Most kids feel comfortable after a starting to talk and finding out that it's not so weird to talk to a family coach. There's no reason why we can't have fun while we meet too.
Explore the next couple pages of this site if you'd like to find some fun things. See you later!