Teen Issues

I've always loved helping adolescents through a stage of life that can be overwhelming, exciting, terrifying, and formative all at the same time. That love fueled my decade as a high school and middle school educator, and continues to inform my therapeutic interests, framework, and practice. My background in gender- and sexuality-affirming educational and therapeutic work is also often useful in helping adolescents through challenging development stages.

I have been specializing in teen issues for over 12 years now. Many of my teenagers have said that I was the only counselor that felt comfortable with. I provide a relaxed and non-judgemental place for teens to work on the things they would like to change in their lives including, school issues, friendship issues, relationships to parents, and many other things.

Our clinicians help adolescents develop a more secure and healthy identity and understanding of themselves, improve communication skills, and resolve conflicts both inside and outside the home. In working with teens, our clinicians first and foremost foster a space where they feel truly safe to open up and trust in the relationship. We value authentic connection and trust.

Your teen isn't always going to feel comfortable approaching you with hard topics. A lot of my clients discuss their discovery of sex or drugs with me whenever rapport is built, and I always want to foster open communication and trust regarding those topics. I always tell my clients that I wasn't their age too long ago and how

Obviously you know your children better than anyone. There is not a counselor you’ll encounter who could reasonably claim otherwise. What I can offer, though, is a professional setting where I am neither a family member or a peer. At a time in your child’s life when it seems like they might be looking to their friend group instead of to you, it makes sense that you have concerns about what goes on in that friend group away from your supervision. I am the third option.

I have worked with adolescents who are actively "at-risk" of eating disorders, suicide, alcohol and/or substance(s) usage, cutting, depression, anxiety, etc. I am open to discussing my layered approach to these issues. Mostly , it begins with CBT....

This can be a challenging time for both the adolescent and the parent or guardian. I treat a very comprehensive scope of adolescent issues including but not limited to: adjustment disorders, challenges at school and academic performance, ADHD, depression, anxiety, self-harm, body image, PTSD, and all forms of abuse, and I also offer Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.

Most of my career has been working with youth in foster care, mentoring, and in residential placements for youth who have been adjudicated and are on probation or parole. I am experienced working with youth with behavioral struggles, figuring out their identity, dealing with substance abuse, legal problems, or emerging mental health disorders. The clients I've worked with have expected me to be someone they can relate to as well, and I am goofy, a gamer, sometimes inappropriate and patient.

I work with children of all ages with regards to various issues including but not limited to: ADHD, ADD, ODD, trauma, bullying, depression, low self esteem, feeling misunderstood, anger, defiance, impulse control, anxiety and temper tantrums.

Being a teen is HARD. Period. There are so many different issues that can pop up throughout these vital years and sometimes we just need to talk about it with someone, figure out what the next steps are, and start to move forward!

The teen years are notoriously tough! There are big changes in friendships, development, parent-child roles, and identity. With over 10 years of experience working with adolescents in various roles/settings, I love serving this population. I have provided trauma therapy to incarcerated youth and worked in school and community clinic settings. Specialized experience in: teen anxiety, self-esteem, identity, family/divorce issues, childhood abuse (including sexual abuse/assault), racial injustice.

It’s extremely difficult navigating through adolescent issues by yourself. This is a period of time where the support from a professional help would make great and lasting changes to help support your growth.

Everyone knows that the teen years can be fraught with challenges. I see teens as incredibly capable, resilient, and thoughtful people who need an immense amount of support and encouragement as they navigate the tumultuous years of building valuable relationships, identity, and independence.

I am passionate about working with adolescent populations, and have extensive experience supporting teens from all backgrounds. My wife and I ran a youth home for teenage girls for nearly four years, serving as care providers that met their unique needs day in and day out. We also worked closely to support families as a unit, coming alongside parents and siblings to bridge gaps and foster healthy relationship.

I specialize in therapy for teens and work with teens to help them thrive. The teen years can be challenging after all. Teens and parents do not have to be out to sea without an anchor. In my work at Rooted Acorn Counseling, I focus on helping teens to build skills that help them to anchor when life gets difficult. Together, we will work towards building healthy relationships, finding safety and joy in coming out, and balancing the multiple pressures present in teen life.

Adolescence can be a confusing time with so many changes happening internally and externally. Not to mention social and academic pressures. I help teens and tweens learn skills to regulate their emotions and get curious about their uniqueness and individuality. I have extensive work with adolescents in both individual and group therapy.

I provide support for teens facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, peer pressure, and academic stress. My therapy offers personalized strategies to manage emotions, build resilience, and enhance overall well-being, tailored to each teen’s unique needs. Specializing in issues like social dynamics, self-esteem, stress, and identity exploration, I work collaboratively with teenagers to create a supportive environment that empowers them to overcome obstacles.