Teen Issues

Teens today struggle with confidence and the pressures of success in school, sports, and home to balancing social media, technology and life. They are surrounded by a world sending them confusing messages causing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress and more. Sessions with preteens and teens are fun, interactive, and challenging to help them discover who they are and who they want to become.

Relationships Bullying Self-Esteem Trauma Anxiety Depression ADHD Developmental Concerns Peer Relationships

I have worked primarily with teens for the entirety of my career and have a unique ability to connect and empathize with the challenges teen's face.

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.

In grad school, I first provided therapy for teen boys in a rehab facility. Ostensibly, the issue I was meant to treat was addiction. While that was a priority, treatment grew to include a myriad of underlying issues: ADHD, depression, and grief among others. Some clinicians avoid teens. The work can be challenging & slow. Even with the support of parents, it can be difficult to uncover the wounds of teen boys & girls. I was grateful to learn that I had a talent for it. Today it is a specialty.

Adolescence is a time where it can feel difficult to navigate changes and the brain of an adolescent is complex. I specialize in adolescent mental health and gear my post graduate study towards this age group specifically.

Adolescence is an extraordinary and sometimes tumultuous chapter of life. It's a period of self-discovery, personal growth, and profound transformation. However, it can also be a time when intricate emotions, identity challenges, academic pressures, peer interactions, and family dynamics come into play. I embrace these adolescent experiences with deep empathy and an authentic commitment to comprehending their perspective.

I have been a school psychologist for nearly a decade, working with youth who present with significant social-emotional needs and varying diagnoses, such as: relational stress, family conflict, trauma, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Autism, and various anxiety, attachment, and mood disorders.

I have worked with teens for 17 years, largely in high school settings. I have always appreciated how thoughtful, creative, and hilarious they are. My goal with teens is to help them feel heard, validated, and respected. Needs that I have worked with include anxiety, school avoidance, grief/loss, complex grief, family conflict, academic pressures, identity, experimentation, and relationships.

In my counseling practice, I support teens, college students and young adults who are struggling with the stressors and anxieties of the pandemic, school, friends, families, life, and self. Many teens and young adults may also be experiencing other emotional or behavioral responses to the challenges they are enduring, as well as past traumas. Add in a pandemic and todays youth’s lives have been flipped upside down. Together we work collaboratively as we navigate through the up's and downs.

ADHD Anger Anxiety Conflict Decision Making Depression Grief Impulsivity Motivation Parenting/Discipline Self-Esteem Stress

For the last 10 years I have successfully worked with teens and preteens with a variety of concerns including: behavioral, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and family conflict.

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.

In today's fast-paced world, teens face countless challenges that can be overwhelming for both them and you, parents and guardians. Support your teen's journey through life's challenges with expertise from someone committed to empowering teens as they build self-confidence, navigate social pressures, and develop essential life skills. I will create a safe environment for your teen to develop healthy coping strategies and build a foundation for a successful future.

Teenagers and young adults face many challenges in today’s world due to academic, social, parental, and societal pressures. Although everyone encounters times when they feel badly, if your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are negatively impacting your quality of life, this could be a sign of a mental health issue. Psychotherapy with a qualified professional provides teens with a safe place to explore personal challenges, identity/sexuality questions, social issues and family relationships.

I work with autistic teenagers 14 years and older to provide solutions for anxiety, depression, child & family conflict, low self-esteem, and academic challenges. Adolescence is a challenging time. It’s a time to build your identity, to figure out who you are, and who you hope to become. I provide solutions for your teen in a comfortable session where they'll be heard. I also welcome your authentic self and provide LGBTQIA+, transgender, nonbinary, and BIPOC affirming therapy.

I have worked with adolescents in various settings including residential treatment, IOP/PHP, and high-school campuses. Together we can navigate the teenage years and help you envision the life you want. You are at a stage where so much is changing, yet you are still treated like a kid at times. This can be frustrating and it can help to have someone to talk to while you discover the ups and downs of your teenage years.