Services
- Individual
- Family
- Child
- Adolescent/Teen
- Group
About My Clients
Despite how celebrated youth is, most people can easily say they wouldn't agree to go back to their teen years. The major changes, social and academic pressures, and many firsts that characterize this time in life can be intimidating to parents and teens alike. I'm a kind & supportive guide that eases folks through the transitions of youth. I support parents and young people as they navigate this new chapter in their lives. I help make the passage into adulthood smoother.
My Background and Approach
At the beginning of my career, I only worked with adults, but I often heard from them that they wished we could have met much sooner. I took their statements as a call to action. My goofy, playful personality lends itself well to tempering the serious tone that can sometimes be a part of starting therapy as a teen. I see myself as a better informed and more reliable older cousin or auntie who has your back when things get tricky. I can offer support with a variety of topics. Some examples include breaking up with diet culture and establishing body peace, identity exploration (parts of identity might include LGBTQIA+, neurodivergence, disability), life as an adoptee, processing trauma, anxiety, stress and high achievement, and third culture experiences. I incorporate relational, holistic and neuroscience-informed methods. I intentionally seek out ongoing training so I can keep a robust collection of helpful resources and tools. My goal is for the approach to feel tailor-made.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe young people deserve to be taken seriously and treated with respect. I work to provide the care I wish was available for me when I was a boisterous, nerdy, theatre kid. The youth of this generation are stepping into their adulthood with experiences and a landscape the likes of which none of us have ever seen. Being a teen was hard enough before climate anxiety, sociopolitical upheaval and the rise of social media. I’m amazed every day by the courage I witness as people resiliently explore onwards in the chaos of these uncharted and trying times. I find fulfillment in putting my nerdy curiosity and playful inner-entertainer to use in aiding those at the beginning of making their way through. If you could use a fellow explorer perhaps I’m the one for you.