Uzima: Life, Health, Well-being
Uzima Child & Family Therapy was established in 2020 by Owner and Clinical Director Ms. Ashley Williams, who specializes in working with children, adolescents and families. The vision for Uzima Child & Family Therapy began with a community need to collectively support children and adolescents via a holistic approach. Our company prides itself on taking a family systems approach to therapy by enlisting the parents, educational system, medical system and others who are important in a child’s life to work together in fostering the child’s mental health and development.
Since we believe that the collective is important to the client’s healing process, we do ask that family members become active participants in treatment for children and adolescents. As an active participant, you will be asked to be emotionally available for your child as to support growth throughout the therapeutic process.
It is our mission to provide you and your family with an individualized therapeutic experience that will improve the well-being and mental health of the entire family system.
When Should I Seek Support?
As a parent, a call to action often occurs. Maybe the child is acting out, maybe they seem more sad than usual or maybe they ask you a question that activates a warning signal to you. There are many factors that contribute to a parent or caregiver seeking support for their child. Not every change means that therapy is needed. Some changes are a result of growing older and exploring their personal identity. However, there are times when support is needed for the child or the parent to navigate these times. Please read a few of the early warning signs that may constitute a need for therapeutic support in your child.
1. Your child has experienced an uncharacteristic shift in behavior or emotions that has lasted over an extended period of time.
2. Your child has experienced a large change to their life (death of a close person, a move to another state/school, a lost friendship, a break-up with a boyfriend/girlfriend, advancement to a new grade, etc.).
3. Your child is losing interest in things that have previously caused them a lot of joy (games, socializing, reading, art, etc.).
4. You and your child are having frequent, difficult, and uncontrollable power struggles resulting in a strained relationship.
5. You want to improve your parenting skills to better support your child’s emotional needs.