Early Intervention Therapy
Supporting Children & Families for a Stronger, Healthier Future
What Is Early Intervention?
Early Intervention focuses on supporting young children (birth to five years old) and their families during critical developmental stages. It helps identify and address emotional, behavioral, social, and developmental challenges early on, providing children with the tools they need to thrive. Whether your child is experiencing emotional dysregulation, developmental delays, attachment difficulties, or behavioral concerns, early intervention can create a strong foundation for lifelong emotional well-being.
Why Early Intervention Matters
The first five years of life are crucial for brain development, emotional security, and relationship-building. Research shows that early support leads to better emotional regulation, stronger social skills, and improved long-term mental health outcomes.
When young children experience stress, trauma, or difficulty expressing emotions, they may struggle to regulate themselves or connect with caregivers. Early intervention helps children develop emotional awareness, build self-regulation skills, and strengthen secure attachments with their families.
Early intervention can help children and families experiencing:
✔ Emotional or behavioral regulation challenges (frequent tantrums, difficulty calming down, sensitivity to change).
✔ Attachment concerns (challenges bonding with caregivers, difficulty expressing needs).
✔ Developmental delays (struggles with language, motor skills, or social interactions).
✔ Trauma or stressful life experiences (family changes, hospitalizations, disruptions in care).
✔ Parenting stress and concerns (guidance for fostering a secure, nurturing relationship).
How Early Intervention Therapy Works
Our approach to early intervention is attachment-based, trauma-informed, and developmentally supportive. We work directly with children and caregivers to:
✔ Identify and address underlying emotional and behavioral concerns.
✔ Strengthen parent-child attachment and bonding.
✔ Develop age-appropriate self-regulation and emotional expression skills.
✔ Provide parent coaching to support caregivers in understanding and responding to their child’s needs.
✔ Offer guidance for navigating developmental concerns, providing tailored strategies to foster growth.
Parent & Caregiver Involvement
A key part of early intervention is empowering parents and caregivers with the skills and knowledge to create a secure, nurturing environment for their child. Our therapists provide parent coaching, emotional support, and practical strategies to help families strengthen their relationships and support their child’s emotional development.
Meet Our Early Intervention Therapist
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Sarah Marsh, SWLC
Specializes in early childhood development, attachment-based therapy, and parent coaching.