Our Services

Kids & Teens
Our services for kids and teens focus on individual sessions that are customized to the needs and strengths of every client.  For kids and teens, we utilize CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy) techniques to connect their thoughts to their behaviors and consequences, but also use many fun and creative ways to teach the skills as well:  books, games, art projects, creative solutions, social stories, role play, puppets (for the little ones), and much more.  We work through strategies to help them in many areas such as:  following a request, accepting the word no from parents, making and keeping friends, focusing, distractibility, fooling frustration and managing anger, organization, and executive functioning.

Adults
For adults, CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy) techniques are also effective, so you learn what works to help you better manage your stress, emotions, and actions to get the results you want. We challenge you to think about what is working and what isn’t and find ways that will move you forward in the right direction.

Couples
When life stresses weigh on couples, it can leave both members in a vulnerable and unsettling place. Our clinicians have been trained in the most widely-accepted techniques and strategies to assist couples in navigating the difficult times and building better communication strategies.

Families
At North Shore Family Services, we believe that all the work we do, whether it is working with your children and teens or with the parents, young adults, or couples, inevitably helps families.  If your child is behaving better at school and home, the family is calmer.  If your teen is less anxious at home and school, the family can relax too.  If you are improving your reactions to stressful events and circumstances, and communicating better with your spouse or significant other, your family interactions will improve every day.  We also offer family sessions, parenting sessions, and parenting training to solidify the work we do.

Schools
Our staff has more than 20 years of experience working in the public schools.  We know the services and accommodations that can help kids and teens have successful school days and we strive to help them achieve their goals.  We have positive relationships with the schools and work with the school staff to provide the optimum environment for your child or teen. We can conduct school observations to offer emotional and behavioral support strategies to school staff and gain insight about what your child’s classroom is already doing to meet his or her needs. We often attend school staffings and meetings with you to walk you through the process as well.

Presentations by our Staff
Speaking Engagements about Parenting Techniques and Behavioral/Emotional Concerns
We enjoy presenting useful tools for parent groups, school staff (from preschool to high school), and parent, child, or teen focused groups.  We can present on any topic that your school or group would find helpful.  Previous speaking engagements include:  bullying prevention, internet/social media safety and privacy, sibling rivalry, tools for ADHD success in the classroom, Because I Said So (how to get your kids to listen to you), setting appropriate consequences, stress, social skills, time management, and many more.

Speaking Engagements for Businesses and Thought Leaders
We also offer presentations to businesses and professionals on topics related to building better relationships and productivity within the workplace and at home: from marketing and networking (Pajamas to Powersuits: In-Person and Online Networking Made Easy) for your business to hiring and keeping the right people.

Please contact us for more information.