Teen Issues

I've worked with teens my entire career, starting in the foster care system. Being a teenager is tough, and it's gotten tougher since I was one! Every teen deserves as a safe place to explore their beliefs, challenges, develop a healthy identity, and set big goals for the future.

Colleagues joke about me being able to "speak teen". We our work together discussing the parameters of their right to privacy and securing a trusting relationship. Adolescence is a complicated stage of life; teens begin to distinguish themselves and discover who they are and want to be. It's also a period of great uncertainty and turbulence, where teens are navigating increased responsibility & agency. I enjoy being here to support them through this challenging time.

As teens you have so much to deal with, especially these days of the pandemic- talk about your stressors with school, relationships, and whatever else is on your mind. I'm here for you!

Adolescents is a unique time in a girls life that can bring forth an array of emotions, experiences, doubts, relationships issues and even traumas. I love working with adolescent girls to develop a relationship with their inner knowing, confidence, and self-love to navigate their experiences and emotions in more helpful way.

Specialize in treatment of issues related to children and adolescents and how to address their unique therapeutic needs.

Adolescence can be filled with excitement and lots to figure out. From who you are, who you want to be, and everything in between; it can be stressful. Feelings of depression, anxiety, and disconnection can arise related to relationships with others and yourself, body image issues, sexuality, gender, relationships, and family dynamics. I help older kids, teens and young adults explore and navigate these issues.

The teen years...am I right? No longer children, but not yet adults. A lot of teens struggle with feelings of anxiety, anger, depression and overwhelm. As an adult in their life you want to help but may not know how or have done what you can. I work with teens to develop coping skills, build confidence and to get to know themselves in a way that sets them up for the future. I give them a safe and accepting place to explore life and learn healthy ways to move forward.

I have specialized training and experience in working with youth. I started my career in School Counseling and have worked in both a middle school and high school setting. I am well versed in the issues facing youth today.

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

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!

Working as a therapist in high schools was an eye-opening, and very rewarding, experience, and I bring that experience to my private practice. Adolescents today face unprecedented stressors and navigate worlds that are hugely challenging for developing minds. But adolescence is also a rich time in which so much joy and growth occurs. I love to work with adolescent girls who are finding their place in the world.

Help teens figure out the best way to identify and express how they are feeling. Share better communication techniques so teens and their families can begin to understand each other honestly. Allow teens to have a space to share their thoughts without being judged.

I specialize in working with teens. I engage them with respect and pay special attention to the precise words they use and what is important to them.

Can parents support their teenagers as they prepare to take responsibility for themselves, make their own decisions, and prepare for life as a young adult?

From the moment I got into this field I knew I wanted to work with adolescents as they bring a unique energy and perspective to the therapeutic process which I enjoy tremendously. Adolescents also have distinctive issues they need help with and after 26 years of working with this population, I feel I have a special skillset to help them work through those while feeling supported and encouraged.

Many of my clients are adolescents and I strive to give them a voice and help build confidence. Adolescence is a pivotal time in life that is full of transition, relationship (family, friends, etc.) navigation, and finding oneself. Therapy is a great resource for adolescents to have during this time in life and when given the proper tools, they thrive like no other.

Teens deserve and desire to be heard, seen, and respected. Unfortunately, too many aren't in today's world. I am here to help and listen. I have worked with nonprofits, child welfare systems, schools, churches with private individuals, and groups to provide social work services, therapy, and yoga/embodied movement instruction, case management, and consultation.

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.