Dr. Fuller has extensive experience working with children and adolescents in counseling. Her enthusiatiam and warmth help children and teens feel at ease so they can work through their current difficulties and emotions. Kids seem to connect and open up quickly and easily with "Dr. Amy."
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Abuse and Neglect
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Play Therapy (see below)
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Adolescent and Family Issues
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Attachment Disorders
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ADD/ADHD
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- Anger-Manaement
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School Problems/Social Skills Training
- Divorce & Post-Divorce Issues
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Habit-control or Peak Performance
- Traumatic events (EMDR)
From a loving mom:
Play Therapy
WIth children under the age of 12, Dr. Fuller utilizes the therapeutic approach of play therapy, a validated and effective treatment. She has one entire room in her office dedicated to working specifically with children through play (seen below).
Why play therapy? Play is the language of a child. Play therapy builds upon the normal communciation and learning style of children. As a play therapist strategically engages the child, the child will express what is bothering them through play when they do not have the cognitive ability to express their thoughts and feelings through language. Toys are to children what words are to grown ups.
Through play, therapists help children find and learn more adaptive behaviors, coping and social skills, improve self-esteem, and find hope in their current situation. Research has supported the efficacy of play therapy with a wide range of issues including: dealing with divorce grief, chronic illness, regular life stressors, depression, anxiety, school problems, physical and sexual abuse, social skills issues, domestic violence and natural disasters. When possible, Dr. Fuller will involve the family in play therapy to enhance the healing aspects of play therapy.
Play Therapy Room in Dr. Fuller's Office
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