Children & Teens

Support for big feelings, stress, behavior challenges, and growing up

The transitional time of adolescence can be hard. Young people today often carry more stress, pressure, and emotional weight than adults realize. School, friendships, family changes, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, social pressure, big emotions, and life transitions can all have a real impact on how they feel and function. Sometimes those struggles show up as sadness or worry, and sometimes they show up as irritability, withdrawal, shutdown, conflict, or behavior changes.

Therapy can give children and teens a supportive space to better understand what they are feeling, learn healthy ways to cope, and build skills that help them feel more confident, regulated, and connected.

  • I work with children and teens who may be struggling with:

    • anxiety and excessive worry

    • sadness, low mood, or withdrawal

    • stress related to school or performance

    • emotional regulation and anger

    • low self-esteem or self-doubt

    • social difficulties or friendship struggles

    • family conflict or major life transitions

    • trauma or difficult past experiences

    • neurodivergence, including ADHD and autism

    • unhealthy coping habits or feeling overwhelmed

    Every child and teen is different. Some are very open about what they are feeling, while others may not have the words yet. Therapy can help make sense of those experiences in a way that feels supportive and age-appropriate.

  • My work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps young clients understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and coping patterns. With children and teens, CBT is adapted to be more concrete, accessible, and developmentally appropriate. That means therapy is focused on helping them notice what is happening inside, understand their emotional responses, and practice healthier ways of coping.

    Depending on the child or teen’s needs, therapy may include learning emotional awareness, building coping skills, identifying unhelpful thought patterns, developing problem-solving tools, improving communication, and increasing confidence in handling difficult situations. My goal is not just symptom relief, but helping young people better understand themselves and feel more capable in their day-to-day lives.

  • I aim to create a space that feels safe, welcoming, and genuine. Therapy with children and teens should feel supportive without being stiff or overly clinical. I work to build trust, meet young clients where they are, and help them feel comfortable enough to be honest about what they are experiencing.

    My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded. I want young clients to feel respected and understood, while also helping them build practical tools they can use outside of session. When appropriate, I also work with parents or caregivers to support progress and help reinforce growth at home.

  • I welcome children, teens, and families from all backgrounds and walks of life. My goal is to create a therapeutic space that feels respectful, approachable, and human—where young people can feel safe being themselves and supported in the challenges they are facing.

  • Childhood and adolescence are important stages of growth, and therapy can be a meaningful place for support during that process. Whether a young person is dealing with anxiety, behavioral challenges, school stress, family changes, trauma, or difficulty managing emotions, therapy can help them feel more understood and better equipped to navigate life.