Debra Riggs Child And Parent Therapist
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, CLS, EFT, Hyp CH (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
35 Main Street North, unit 32, Hamilton, ON L0R
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Debra has over 30 years of experience at McMaster Children’s Hospital, working in a clinical setting with children, youth, parents and families. She is a sought-after clinician because of her expertise in interviewing and talking with children about challenging topics. She has been involved in the assessment, treatment and advocacy for children and families with complex needs and experiences, including trauma, maltreatment and mental health issues. In addition, she has coached parents, foster parents to learn the gift of listening, talking, and understanding a childs’ and parents' perspective.
While working in the hospital, Debra has learned the importance of a family-centred care/ trauma-violence informed approach. Working with children and families involved with the ICU, Neonatal emergency department, child and adult oncology and hematology, child and youth mental health services. Including maltreatment, separation/divorce, grief, and loss,
Debra has a relaxed approach and a natural ability to accept and connect with people on a genuine and down-to-earth level. She has a passion for advocating for children, youth, and families. She sees the strengths in children, however, recognizes that adverse conditions of everyday life can impact them in some areas of their development/functioning/life.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Mastercard, Visa
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Debra Riggs Child And Parent Therapist
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, CLS, EFT, Hyp CH
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Janine Owen (Ontario / 802113) Debra Riggs Child And Parent Therapist
- In Practice for 35 Years
- Membership with IPSCAN Associate / 2021
- Certificate from Certified Child Life Specialist 89-98 Child life Council 483-34-850 / 1998
- Attended Brock University , Child and Youth Degree, Graduated 1988
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Debra Riggs Child And Parent Therapist
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, CLS, EFT, Hyp CH
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Parenting
- Family Conflict
Expertise
- parent/child medical illness/procedures/vaccine
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- parent and infant/child/youth relationships
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (289) 275-9095
Debra Riggs Child And Parent Therapist
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, CLS, EFT, Hyp CH
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- EFT emotional freedom techniques
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Hypnosis/relaxation for children
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
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Debra Riggs Child And Parent Therapist
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, CLS, EFT, Hyp CH
Location
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 275-9095
Debra Riggs Child And Parent Therapist
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, CLS, EFT, Hyp CH