Dr. Halle Roebuck, LMFT 
“Empowering children, teens, parents, and families to focus on solutions so they can live happier, more fulfilled lives.”

Counseling for Children & Teens:  

When working with me, your child will learn a variety of coping skills to add to their toolbox for use in times of stress. These skills can be utilized to help your child communicate effectively, acclimate to change, and manage their emotions. The needs of children and teens are changing as they grow and so will the different coping skills they use throughout their growth. Throughout our work together, I will continuously be adjusting my approach to meet the child or teen where they are at that moment. 

It is very important to me to get to know your child and build rapport and trust so we can create a relationship that is grounded in honesty, connection, and mutual respect. My approach to therapy is working from a strength based and cognitive behavioral perspective. I believe that we all have innate strengths within us that can help us focus on solutions rather than problems.  I utilize different activities in the therapy room to create a space that supports growth and inner exploration. 

I work with children ages 4 and up using a variety of therapeutic models that best fit the needs of the child. When working with children of all ages, I believe that parent involvement is imperative to the success of therapy. My style of therapy is to be creative, fun, humorous, and engaging. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, peer pressure, low self-esteem, grief/loss, trauma, or more, counseling can help. Utilizing my approach, I will support your child in meeting their goals. 

Family Therapy: 

Families often need support while a child is receiving therapeutic services. I believe it takes a village to raise a child, and I am here to contribute to that effort. I also offer family therapy sessions to assist families in creating open lines of communication, boundary assistance, and strengthening connections within the system. 

The goal of family therapy is to create a safe space where every person in the unit is able to express their views and feelings. My role in family therapy is to be an unbiased perspective that joins the family unit. During family therapy sessions, I utilize an array of different approaches to assist the family in reaching their shared goals. My approach in family therapy is building on strengths that the family came with and utilizing these strengths to improve areas of dysfunction. 

Parent Coaching:  

When working with children of all ages, I believe that parent involvement is imperative to the success of therapy. Participating in parent sessions provides a structured conversation about the needs of the child and what tools are necessary to ensure the child and the parents are functioning at their full potential.

There is no such thing as the perfect parent, however there is such a thing as the evolving parent. The evolving parent is open to shifting their parenting style, creating new boundaries, and challenging their current communication styles.

When working with me, parents will be challenged to examine themselves as parents. My role is to support you throughout this coaching journey while pushing you to be the best evolving parent you can be.

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Counseling for Children, Adults, Parents, & Families Impacted by Developmental Disabilities:

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I have many years experience providing support to children, parents, and families impacted by a developmental disability (ie: Autism, Aspergers, or Down Syndrome), learning disability, or behavioral disorder (ie: ADHD or ODD). In addition to my work with clients, I also provide therapeutic support and coaching to the parents and family.

I believe in parent education, plenty of play, and a strength based approach in connecting, and collaborating to ensure a positive future for clients I work with. Behavior modification and an array of different tools is what I use when working with clients who are diagnosed with a developmental disability.

While building rapport and trust with the client, I will utilize different therapeutic approaches to help build new skills such as appropriate communication, rule following, maintaining positive peer relationships, and so much more. When working with families impacted by Autism, I provide a safe space to explore their emotions about the different experiences going on within the system.

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Counseling with"Dr. Benny" - Our AKC Certified Therapy Dog

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In the world of therapy and counseling, there's a furry hero making a significant impact: Dr. Benny, an adorable and well-trained Shih Tzu. Dr. Halle Roebuck, one of our child therapy and family therapy specialists, brings Dr. Benny to work every day. But he's not just any dog – he's an official AKC Certified Therapy Dog who has undergone extensive training to attain his certification.

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The moment our office doors swing open, Dr. Benny rushes to greet our clients in the waiting room with a beaming smile and a tail wagging so fast you'd think it might take off. Benny's warm, friendly presence has a remarkable effect. He helps calm people and puts them at ease, instantly making them feel happy and comfortable during the counseling process. This can make a world of difference, especially for those who may be nervous about coming to therapy.

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The field of animal-assisted therapy is rapidly expanding. Hospitals across the country are implementing therapy dogs as part of their patient care model. The Mayo Clinic's Caring Canines program is a prime example, providing therapy dog support services to patients for over a decade. These therapy dogs are present on hospital grounds to assist patients in boosting emotional well-being during challenging times.

Research has shown that human-animal interaction, particularly with therapy animals, can reduce fear, anxiety, and depression levels in humans. It's not uncommon for pet therapy to be prescribed as a form of treatment for clients with anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and depression.

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Recent studies have provided compelling evidence of the positive connection between children and therapy dogs. One study found that weekly sessions with certified therapy dogs significantly lowered children's cortisol levels, measured through saliva samples. The presence of a therapy dog in the room appeared to be even more beneficial than meditation practices.

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Therapy dogs offer a range of psychological benefits:

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• Provide comfort and support

• Decrease levels of loneliness

• Lower pain intensity

• Encourage communication

• Lift spirits and improve mood

• Decrease levels of depression

• Increase socialization

• Assist with emotional and speech disorders

• Increase empathy

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Dogs love unconditionally, offer unwavering focus, alleviate feelings of isolation, and are non-judgmental creatures. These are qualities that many of us seek and the very reasons why we may start therapy in the first place. Combining this profound bond with the positive outcomes of psychotherapy can help individuals, couples, families, and children work towards their therapeutic goals.

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At Bayview Therapy in Plantation, we're proud to have Dr. Benny as part of our therapy team, and we're excited about the healing journey he embarks on with our clients every day.