Grelling Psychology Associates

At Grelling Psychology Associates we specialize in the treatment of children and adolescents. While many therapists work with children on occasion, we offer families the expertise in child development and therapy that is critical to successful treatment. In addition, we have extensive experience working with children under five-years-old; a sub-specialty that is rare even among child therapists.

But beyond our expertise, we have the warmth, sensitivity and humor needed to work effectively with children. Because while you may be concerned about credentials, your child wants a psychologist who listens, makes them laugh, and puts them at ease. Our ability to connect with children and adolescents reduces their anxiety about therapy and empowers them to make real change.

A flexible approach.

We work with the families of children in a variety of ways, including individual therapy with the child, family therapy, and parent training. In fact, many parents come to us for parent coaching, where we work without the child, often on a short term basis. In each case, we develop a treatment plan tailored to the needs of the family and the particular concerns being presented.

Neurodevelopmental expertise.

We also have particular expertise in working with children with complex neurodevelopmental problems. Such disorders include syndromes like Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Tourette's Syndrome, Learning Disabilities and more. These disorders are increasingly recognized as overlapping and interrelated, and we can help families sort out the complex diagnostic and treatment issues in these cases. We use a developmentally geared, relationship-based approach to treatment, utilizing cognitive-behavioral techniques as they are appropriate to the needs of each client.

ADHD treatment

Anxiety/depression in children

Disruptive behavior problems in teens and pre-teens

Giftedness and the emotional struggles of gifted children

Toileting problems (toilet training, bedwetting, encopresis)

Sleep problems in young children

General parenting consultations for behavioral problems

Early childhood developmental concerns

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Childhood Onset Bipolar Disorder

Emotional consequences of learning disabilities

Autism and related disorders (e.g. Asperger’s Syndrome)

Assessment of complex and/or overlapping diagnostic cases