Clinical Social Work Practice – Little Hearts, Big Feelings: Child and Family Counseling
At 8950 E Germann Rd in Mesa, Arizona 85212, Little Hearts, Big Feelings: Child and Family Counseling is a specialized practice focused on children from birth through age five and their families. The practice is operated by Stephanie, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings a relationship-based and strengths-based framework to all services.
The practice offers individual counseling for young children using play-based approaches, individual counseling for parents, group counseling targeting social-emotional skills development, parenting skills groups, and family counseling. Stephanie draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play therapy as core clinical tools within her work with this early childhood population. The relationship-centered framework prioritizes understanding each child within the context of their family environment and developmental stage. Group programming for children targets social-emotional skill building in a structured, supportive peer setting.
Presenting concerns addressed at the practice include anxiety, selective mutism, separation anxiety, anger management, impulse control, attention regulation, developmental delays and disabilities, trauma, and family conflict. Through therapy, children work on skills such as recognizing social cues, understanding personal boundaries, managing frustration and disappointment, and expressing needs effectively. Parents receive support in understanding child development alongside practical strategies for responding to challenging behaviors in the home setting, with an emphasis on building parent confidence alongside child skills.
The physical address at 8950 E Germann Road in Mesa suggests in-person service delivery as the primary format. Telehealth availability and insurance acceptance are not specified on the page. The copyright notice on the site dates to 2022. The practice’s stated aim is to produce long-term positive change for children and families, rather than addressing only immediate concerns. Stephanie can be reached at 1-623-688-1183 or by email at stephanie@littleheartsbigfeelingsaz.com. No additional staff members or licensure credentials beyond Stephanie’s LCSW designation are listed on the page reviewed.