The added stress and physical demands on parents and guardians of a child with special needs may result in feelings of being overwhelmed, worried, angry, sad, and exhausted. The American Medical Association has recently focused on care of the caretaker and recognizes that supporting the caregiver’s health and well-being positively affects the health of the child, and vice versa.

The holistic approach embodied by Children’s Therapy Connections emphasizes caring for the whole child. To effectively support the child, we must also support the family unit. Therefore, we are pleased to announce that we now have counseling as part of our multidisciplinary team. Monica Donnelly is a licensed professional counselor who utilizes a conventional and complementary approach to therapy. She is compassionate, accepting, and supportive of each of her clients. Monica utilizes proven and effective approaches to assist you in recognizing the unique needs of parenting a child with special needs and provides the following services:

  • Education
  • Cognitive Interventions
  • Stress Management
  • Community Resources
  • Life Balance
  • Social Support
  • Couples Counseling
  • Sibling Relationship Counseling
  • Child Counseling

We encourage each family to attend an introductory session or sessions, to assist you in supporting the growth and development of your child through achieving balance and wellness for you and your family members.

Monica has many years of diverse and professional experience in social and community services, early intervention, high schools, community colleges, hospital settings, and eldercare services. She has expertise in working with children and families with a variety of needs including ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Child and Adolescent Issues, Coping Skills, Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Couples’ Relationships, School Issues, Self-Esteem, Stress, Family Conflict, Sexuality Conflicts, Trauma, and PTSD.