INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Children and adolescents often experience challenges that affect their emotional well-being, behavior, relationships, and academic success.

Individual therapy provides a safe, supportive environment where young people can develop insight, learn coping strategies, build confidence, and strengthen emotional resilience.

We support children and adolescents experiencing:

• ADHD-related challenges
• Anxiety
• Emotional regulation difficulties
• Autism-related social and emotional concerns
• Low self-esteem
• School-related stress
• Peer relationship difficulties
• Behavioral challenges
• Life transitions
• Executive functioning difficulties

Our goal is to help children better understand themselves, develop healthy coping skills, and experience greater success at home, school, and in their relationships.

PARENT COACHING

Parents are often the most important influence in a child's development.

Parent coaching provides practical guidance, education, and support to help caregivers better understand their child's needs while developing effective strategies for responding to challenges with confidence and consistency.

Parent coaching may focus on:

• Understanding ADHD and Autism
• Emotional regulation strategies
• Positive behavior supports
• Communication skills
• Executive functioning support
• School collaboration
• Building independence
• Strengthening parent-child relationships
• Managing challenging behaviors

Our goal is not simply to address behaviors but to help families build stronger connections and create environments where children can flourish.

FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES

When one family member struggles, the entire family is often affected.

Family support services help families strengthen communication, improve understanding, reduce conflict, and develop healthier patterns of interaction.

Areas of focus may include:

• Family communication
• Emotional connection
• Conflict resolution
• Parent-child relationships
• Sibling relationships
• Supporting neurodiverse family members
• Managing family stress
• Creating supportive home environments

We believe that children thrive when the adults around them feel informed, supported, and empowered.

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING COACHING

Many children and adolescents know what they need to do but struggle with planning, organization, time management, task initiation, and follow-through.

Executive functioning coaching helps children and teens develop practical skills that support success in school, home, and everyday life.

Areas of focus may include:

• Organization
• Time management
• Planning and prioritization
• Homework completion
• Study skills
• Goal setting
• Self-monitoring
• Independent functioning

Coaching helps bridge the gap between potential and performance.

NEURODIVERSE FAMILY SUPPORT

Families raising children with ADHD, Autism, or other neurodevelopmental differences often face unique challenges.

Our neurodiverse family support services help families better understand their child's needs while developing strategies that foster confidence, connection, and growth.

Support may include:

• Psychoeducation
• Parent consultation
• Home-based strategies
• Emotional regulation support
• School collaboration
• Social skills support
• Family communication strategies

Our focus is on helping children feel understood while helping families feel equipped.

THE NRRT™ APPROACH

Our work is informed by principles from the NeuroRestorative Relational Therapy™ (NRRT™) framework developed by Dr. Patricia Hudson-Henry.

This approach recognizes that behavior often reflects nervous system protection rather than defiance, resistance, or lack of motivation.

Key principles include:

Neuro-Safety™

Helping children feel safe enough to learn, grow, and engage.

Emotional Awareness

Teaching children and families to recognize and understand emotions rather than fear or avoid them.

Narrative Renewal

Helping individuals develop healthier beliefs about themselves, their abilities, and their future.

Relational Repatterning

Strengthening relationships and creating new patterns of connection, communication, and support.

Why Families Choose Our Treatment & Support Services

✓ Neurodevelopment-Informed Care

✓ ADHD and Autism Expertise

✓ Parent Coaching and Family Support

✓ Executive Functioning Expertise

✓ Strength-Based Approach

✓ Practical Strategies for Home and School

✓ Whole Child, Whole Family Perspective

✓ Compassionate and Collaborative Care

Serving Families Throughout Maryland

We proudly support children, adolescents, and families throughout:

• Bowie
• Upper Marlboro
• Mitchellville
• Largo
• Lanham
• Greenbelt
• Hyattsville
• College Park
• Laurel
• Prince George's County
• Anne Arundel County
• Montgomery County
• Surrounding Maryland communities

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether your child is struggling with attention, emotional regulation, executive functioning, social skills, behavioral concerns, or developmental differences, support is available.

Together, we can build the skills, confidence, and connections needed for long-term success.

Schedule a Consultation Today

Contact the NeuroDevelopment & Family Advocacy Institute to learn more about our treatment and support services and how we can help your child and family thrive.