TEENS

Being a teenager has never been easy. Adolescence is a time of figuring out who you are while balancing school, friendships, family expectations, social pressures, and an increasingly online world. It's a period of rapid growth and change, and for many teens, it can feel overwhelming. Anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, identity questions, and relationship challenges are more common than ever.

Therapy offers teens a space that is entirely their own—a place to slow down, make sense of what they're experiencing, and develop the skills needed to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and resilience. Having a trusted adult outside of family, school, and social circles can provide support, perspective, and a sense of safety during a time when so much is changing.

In therapy, I help teens better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we work on building self-awareness, emotional regulation, healthy coping skills, effective communication, confidence, and a stronger sense of identity. I support teens navigating anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem concerns, family conflict, relationship challenges, major life transitions, trauma, and questions about who they are and who they want to become.

Building trust is an essential part of the therapeutic relationship. When your teen comes to see me, I am their therapist—not your spy. What they share in therapy is private. Confidentiality allows teens to speak honestly about their experiences and creates the safety needed for meaningful growth and change.

There are important exceptions to confidentiality. I am required to report suspected child, dependent adult, or elder abuse, and I will intervene if there are concerns about safety, including self-harm, suicidal thoughts, dangerous behavior, or threats to harm themselves or others.

While confidentiality is important, parent and caregiver involvement also matters. Depending on your family's needs, this may include parent consultations, check-ins, or collaborative conversations about how to best support your teen. I believe the most effective therapy happens when teens have a safe space of their own while also feeling supported by the important adults in their lives.

You know your teen better than anyone. I may only see them for 50 minutes each week, but you are with them through the everyday moments that shape their growth. When the skills we practice in therapy are supported at home, teens are more likely to build confidence, strengthen relationships, and create lasting change.