Adolescents & Parents
Empowering adolescents to manage challenges, deepen self-understanding, and discover their own path forward. Working to foster connection, communication, and understanding between adolescents and their parents.
Therapy for Adolescents
You may notice your child struggling to manage big emotions, withdrawing from family, or feeling overwhelmed by changes in their body, brain, and friendships. Maybe everyday conflicts escalate quickly, communication feels like a battle, or they seem uncertain of who they are and where they fit in. Wanting to connect but feeling stuck in cycles of frustration or silence can leave both kids and parents feeling unheard, unseen, and unsure of how to move forward.
Child and adolescent therapy offers a supportive space to navigate these challenges. Grounded in play and behavior-based approaches, I meet kids where they are—whether through creative expression, skill-building, or structured tools for managing emotions and behavior. At the heart of my work is building genuine rapport, strengthening self-esteem, and helping young people develop a clearer sense of self. Together, we focus on improving communication, fostering resilience, and creating more balance in both family and peer relationships.
With specialized training in child development and evidence-based interventions, I tailor therapy to meet the unique needs of each child and family. Whether it’s using play therapy techniques to help younger children process emotions or behavior strategies to support teens in managing stress and peer dynamics, I integrate approaches that research has shown to be effective. My goal is not only to address present struggles but to equip children and adolescents with skills and confidence they can carry forward into the future.
“Adolescence is the critical turning point when the past and the future meet, and character is forged.”
-Haim Ginott
Support for Parents
Parenting can bring moments of joy, pride, and deep connection. It can also seasons of worry, conflict, and self-doubt. You may wonder if you’re doing enough to support your child, feel unsure how to respond when challenges arise, or notice that your own stress, exhaustion, or emotions make it harder to show up the way you’d like. You may struggle to know how to respond to technology, screen time, and social media for your child. When your child is in therapy, it can also stir complicated feelings as the parent. Relief that they have support, but also uncertainty about your role, or frustration that change feels slow.
In our work together, the focus is on helping you better understand your child’s needs, strengthen communication, and feel more grounded in your parenting. For some parents, this means learning practical strategies to create consistency at home. For others, it’s about processing their own emotions, navigating stress, or finding ways to reconnect with themselves while raising kids. Whether alongside your child’s therapy or in sessions devoted to your own growth - our work centers on building lasting communication, consistency, and consideration.
With a foundation in research-based parenting frameworks, family systems insights, and individualized therapeutic support, I tailor my approach to fit your unique family. This includes equipping you with tools to handle challenges more effectively at home, while also addressing your personal wellbeing.
Your growth and resilience as a parent can be a path to follow and one that directly shapes your child’s path forward.
Looking for ideas in the meantime?
Check out my blog post on supporting your loved ones:
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