Psychotherapy that meets you where you are
A supportive space for Children, Parents, Teens + Adults to feel understood, navigate challenges, and grow in ways that feel right for you.
HOPE PERLMAN, LCSW, M.Ed.
Hello, my name is Hope Perlman, LCSW, M.Ed. I am a psychotherapist passionate about helping children, parents, teens, and adults feel understood, navigate challenges, and move forward with greater confidence. My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and individualized, grounded in the belief that meaningful change begins with acceptance, connection, and feeling truly understood. I believe therapy should meet you where you are, adapting to who you are, what you need, and where you are in life. Whether you’re trying to manage everyday problems, or deeper issues, such as grief or trauma, therapy with me can help you.
SERVICES
Ways I Can Support You + Your Family
Child Centered Play Therapy
A developmentally appropriate approach that helps children express themselves, build coping skills, navigate challenges, and develop greater confidence in the way that comes most naturally to them: through the power of play.
Child-Parent Relationship Training
Support for parents and caregivers to better understand what your child needs, strengthen your relationship, and learn practical skills you can use when challenges come up at home, at school, and in everyday life.
Therapy for Older Children + Teens
As children grow, therapy grows with them, creating space for conversation, reflection, creativity, and connection. There’s no one right way to engage in therapy, so I meet each child or teen where they are and follow their lead.
Individual Therapy for Adults
Explore thoughts, feelings, relationships, and life experiences while building greater self-understanding. Together, we’ll navigate challenges and transitions while incorporating mindfulness techniques along the way.
Common Reasons People Reach Out
AREAS OF SUPPORT
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Anxiety and big emotions
Behavioral challenges
Family changes (divorce, new sibling, etc.)
Grief and loss
School challenges
Social skills and friendships
Traumatic experiences
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Strengthening the parent-child relationship
Understanding your child's emotional and behavioral needs
Managing outbursts, bedtime battles, and transitions
Support with school-related challenges
Guidance and practical strategies for everyday life
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Self esteem and identity
Life transitions (school, friends, college, etc.)
Family dynamics
Emotional regulation
Support with medical or family challenges
A space to talk, create, or engage in activities that feel comfortable
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Anxiety and life transitions
Relationship challenges.
Self-understanding and personal growth
Stress and burnout
Grief and loss
Exploring thoughts, feelings, and life experiences
Incorporating mindfulness into daily life
GETTING STARTED
Frequently Asked Questions
Who do you work with?
I work with children, parents and caregivers, teens, and adults. For younger clients, I work with children approximately ages 4–14, while also providing individual therapy for teens and adults, as well as support for parents and caregivers. No matter someone’s age, I believe therapy should meet them where they are and reflect their individual needs, experiences, and stage of life.
What concerns can therapy help with?
Therapy can help with everything from anxiety, emotional reactivity, grief and loss, and low self-esteem to stress, relationship challenges, traumatic experiences, and major life transitions. Depending on your age and stage of life, this might include changes at school or work, divorce, a new sibling, relationship difficulties, outbursts, or periods of uncertainty and change.
What does therapy look like for children?
Children don’t always have the words to explain what they’re feeling or experiencing, so therapy can take many forms depending on their age, developmental stage, and individual needs. I take a warm, child-led, and individualized approach, using play, conversation, creative activities, mindfulness, and other tools to help children express themselves, process their experiences, build confidence, and develop healthier ways of coping.
What if my child feels too old for play therapy?
As children get older, therapy changes with them. Some older children and teens prefer to talk, while others feel more comfortable talking while drawing, playing a card game, working with sand, or using a fidget. The activities may change, but the underlying principles remain the same: kids show me what they need, and I go where they lead.
How do you work with parents and caregivers?
Parents and caregivers have an incredibly powerful role in their child’s growth, and sometimes supporting the parent is the best place to start. I help parents better understand their child’s emotional and behavioral needs, strengthen their relationship, and develop practical skills and strategies they can use at home and in everyday life.
Do you work with adults?
Yes. I provide individual therapy for adults using a warm, collaborative, and individualized approach informed by psychodynamic therapy and several decades of mindfulness practice and study. Together, we can explore what you’re experiencing, better understand patterns in your life and relationships, and develop new ways of navigating challenges and moving forward.
Do you offer in-person and virtual therapy?
I currently offer virtual therapy, with plans to begin offering in-person sessions later this year. Availability may vary depending on age and the type of support you’re looking for, and we can talk about what format is most appropriate for our work together.
Do you accept insurance?
I am an out-of-network provider and do not accept insurance directly. Depending on your insurance plan, you may be eligible for out-of-network reimbursement, and I can provide the documentation you need to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.
How do I know what type of support is right for me + my family?
You don’t need to have that figured out before reaching out. We can start by talking about what’s going on, what you’re hoping for, and what you or your family may need right now. From there, we can determine what kind of support and approach might make the most sense.