Adolescents & Children 7+
Teens & Kids:
You’re stressed out because of school and drama with peers, friends, significant others, and parents. You’re trying to figure out who you are and struggle with self-esteem issues, depression, and anxiety. You may have experienced something traumatic, but are unsure of how or when to talk about it. You don’t know how to manage your emotions and tend to blow up at people around you or use self-harm to try to numb those feelings. You want to be heard and listened to. You want to have a choice in the things happening around you.
Parent & Caregivers:
You’re at your wits’ end. You’re concerned about your child and are trying to figure out how to connect with them again, but they’ve changed so much. They’re moodier and push you away when all you want to do is help them. You see their unique and wonderful personality traits as well as their potential, but they cannot see that in themselves. You want relief and guidance.
Teens & Kids
Therapy is a safe space where you can fully process what you’re going through; it’s a judgment-free zone where you can be completely honest. Being a teen or kid can be tough - you’re growing up each and every day! On one hand, you’re discovering who you are and want to embrace the freedom and independence that comes with that. On the other hand, you’re still living under your parents’ or guardians’ roof, which means following their rules. You’re also probably dealing with the pressure and stress of school, extracurriculars, hobbies, passions, and relationships with your peers. That’s a lot to navigate! It’s natural to have a lot of feelings about all of this.
I’d like to help you make sense of what’s going in your life and assist you in sorting out your emotions. We can work on figuring out how you’re feeling and learn how to express our emotions in healthy ways.
I strive to be honest and upfront with you while encouraging you to use your power of choice. I like to incorporate humor, expressive arts, and interactive exercises into our sessions to make them more engaging and fun!
Parents & Caregivers
You have a lot on your plate! You’re juggling your work, family, and other responsibilities while caring for your child and guiding their development. Families are living ecosystems that highly influence children’s growth and well-being. I believe that incorporating caregiver involvement is essential in the therapy process, as your child spends much more time with you than with me! As such, I reserve the last 10 minutes of every session to speak about your concerns, observations, and other pertinent information you would be willing to share with me - this helps provide invaluable context for tailoring therapy to your child’s unique needs.
Family sessions can be offered as well, especially when interpersonal issues need to be addressed; I have seen significant progress when conversations are mediated in a therapeutic setting - even if it’s only for 10-15 minutes!
I can also offer short-term individual parent sessions focused on how to best support your child if needed. However, this cannot be a long-term arrangement, as your child remains my primary client.