Teen Issues

I love working with teenagers of all ages. I feel a kinship and have a special affinity for working with middle school aged- teens and the particular issues that come with this difficult phase of life. I also have a lot of familiarity with the public school system and can assist in helping to advocate for your child to get their educational and social-emotional needs met.

I have spent some time working in school settings and the dependency system helping adolescent navigate familial struggles as well as stage of life struggles. Some of these struggles include academic pressures and expectations that may be face at school. Being an adolescent can be difficult as others are navigating self identity while feeling pressured by others to meet certain standards.Together we can work on conflict resolution and self esteem to help adolescents find their identity.

I have 15+ years helping adolescent clients with severe mental health issues. This includes anger management, behavioral issues, relationship issues, and internet/pornography addiction.

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 work with teens to address challenges like depression, anxiety, phone addiction, self-esteem, and peer conflict. My approach centers on building a strong therapeutic relationship, and understanding each teen’s developmental needs through a thorough intake process. Families are key to success, and I often include them in conjoint sessions while respecting confidentiality. My goal is to create a supportive, collaborative environment for teens and their families to thrive.

I have been working with teens for almost a decade working through depressive symptoms, anxiety, family dynamics and their relationship to queerness. Adolescents often tell me that I have a direct, warm and easy-going approach that allows them space to talk openly.

In teen therapy, I create a safe, non-judgmental space for teens to explore their feelings, challenges, and identities. I assist teens in dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, peer pressure, and self-esteem by promoting self-awareness and emotional resilience. I help teens understand their emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, and build stronger relationships. Together, we work towards creating a more balanced, confident, and empowered self.

It is hard to be a teenager today. I work with families and their teens to find ways for the teen to better cope with life stressors and pressure of today. I work with teens that have anxiety, depression, issues with peers and mood changes.

Growing up often means being surrounded by voices telling you who you should be, what you should do, and how you should feel. It’s easy to lose sight of your own voice in all the noise. In our time together, we’ll work to quiet those outside pressures, so you can reconnect with who you are and what feels true for you. This is your time to discover yourself; not for anyone else, but for you.

I work with adolescents striving to develop their own independence and sense of identity. Navigating your peer and family relationships, managing your own thoughts, beliefs, and feelings, and cultivating your own sense of self while looking ahead to the future can be extremely complex tasks. I am here to help you begin to understand who you are, what you want in life, and to help navigate relationships with people who matter to you.

While I work with adults, I also work with children from ages 9 and on.

We specialize in supporting teens facing anxiety, depression, academic stress, self-esteem struggles, and family conflicts. Adolescence is a critical time for emotional growth, and we provide a safe, judgment-free space where teens can express themselves and develop healthy coping skills. Using CBT, mindfulness, and strength-based approaches, we help teens build resilience, improve communication, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence. They don’t have to face it alone.

I thrive when working with adolescents and their support systems, valuing their openness and authenticity. Teens consistently teach me more than any other group, and I am in awe of their resilience in the face of growing challenges. Their struggles reflect broader societal issues, and if we truly listen, they hold the solutions.

Children and adolescents experience the world, with all its stresses and challenges, often without the coping skills they need to thrive. My goal when working with young people is to help them gain a new sense of control over their lives to help them conquer whatever may be challenging them.

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.

I love working with adolescents -- it may take a second to gain trust (understandably) but once you do, they dive deep (and are hilarious). I work to be the kind of therapist I needed as a teen. I help teens work through anxiety, depression, family issues, relationship issues while exploring their own identities & finding their place in this world. I want teens to know their value in a society where they are often devalued. And I want parents & teens to connect in healthy ways.

Anxiety disorders, mood disorders, depressive disorders, anger management, emotion regulation, break-up issues, grief/loss, LGBTQ-related issues.

As a genuine, light-hearted therapist, I support my younger clients with a relationship-focused approach that helps them feel heard and understood while we build skills and have a little fun along the way. The adolescents I often work with are struggling to manage big emotions, feel like they have to be perfect in everything they do, and are navigating life changes, self-esteem struggles, and relationships with family and peers.

The teen years come with a variety of changes. It can be challenging to balance socialization [friendships, relationship with parent(s), relationship with sibling(s), social media] as teens learn their individual likes, dislikes, values, interests and needs. I provide a nonjudgmental space where teens can learn tools to process and cope with their unique emotional experiences, and most importantly, walk away with radically accepting they are not defined by their feelings.