I believe healing can begin at any age, but there is something especially meaningful about supporting children and young people as they learn how to understand themselves, navigate emotions, and build healthy relationships.

For me, working with children is about more than addressing what they are struggling with today. It is an opportunity to help them develop the skills, confidence, and self-awareness they can carry with them throughout their lives. Early support can be a powerful form of prevention—giving children the tools they need before unhealthy patterns have a chance to become deeply rooted.

I also believe that people do not have to repeat the cycles they have experienced. Whether working with a child individually or supporting an entire family, my goal is to create a space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes.

At Elm Counseling Associates, I want to help clients break cycles, build healthier patterns, and move toward healing—one step at a time.

Dr. Taryne Knott