Therapy for Teens
Creating a safe space for pre-teens and teens facing the challenges of adolescence.
Being a teenager today is tough.
With the pressures of school, extracurricular activities, social dynamics, and everything in between, finding balance can be overwhelming.
Many of the teens I work with feel weighed down by everything that is on their plate.
My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space to help pre-teens and teens navigate the challenges they face.
I’ve found that teens often feel relieved to have a dedicated space to process the changes they are going through.
Building trust is essential in therapy, especially with teens.
I understand that opening up to someone new can be difficult. That’s why I focus on creating a trusting relationship where teens can feel comfortable and supported as they work through their challenges.
I meet each teen where they are at.
I have worked with teens experiencing social anxiety, depression, general anxiety, panic attacks, academic stress, identity struggles, peer relationship issues, family stress, ADHD, autism, and difficulties with executive functioning.
I approach therapy from strengths based approach. My goal is to help teens to access resources both within and outside of themselves.
Why I love working with teens
My desire to become a therapist started when I was a teenager. I remember talking to so many of my friends at the time about shared difficulties… social dynamics, questions of identity, longing for independence, frustration with lack of freedom, fear of adulthood, and the list goes on. It was during that time that I met with a therapist for the first time and I remember feeling so heard and so seen. My goal is to provide the same level of care that I received.
Family Involvement
Parental involvement in sessions varies widely depending on your child’s age, presenting concerns, and personal preferences. We can discuss this in detail both during our initial phone call and first therapy session.