Parents and caregivers often face uncertainties, worries, and challenges when supporting their children through healthcare, illness, and difficult life events. Feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how best to help is a common experience. You're not alone in this, and you don't have to face it alone. With Ursula’s extensive training and experience, she provides personalized care plans and set goals while understanding that each child and family is unique. Her services encompass therapeutic, educational, and supportive interventions.

New patients are required to fill out an intake form.  Sessions with your child are 45 minutes and can be conducted in-person at Ursula’s private New Canaan office, or virtual from the comfort of your home.  Please note, our services include additional time for Ursula to coordinate care plans, maintain records, and develop resources tailored to your needs.

Common concerns addressed include:

• Anxiety or fear surrounding doctors or dentists visits, pokes, or procedures

• Upcoming tests, procedures, surgery, or hospitalizations

• Chronic or life-threatening illnesses affecting the child or caregiver

• Food allergy related fear and/or anxiety

• Unexpected or anticipated loss of a loved one or pet

• Transitions and significant life changes such as divorce, relocation, adoption, or the arrival of a new baby

  Ursula’s services are beneficial for:

• Developing healthy coping skills

• Creative outlets for expression and mastery

• Educating children about their diagnosis or illness

• Preparing for medical procedures, surgeries, imaging, lab work or dental visits

• Providing support after procedures or surgeries to ensure compliance with care plans

• Using medical play to familiarize and comfort children in medical settings

• Offering support to parents and siblings

Unsure if The Coping Collaborative can provide the support you and your family need? Schedule a free 15-minute call to discuss about any questions you have about our services.

Currently, Child Life Specialist services are not covered by insurance or a health savings plan.

Services are priced to be affordable out-of-pocket expenses.