Adolescent Therapy

Tackling the changes, challenges & growing pains

Because Teen Life Isn’t Simple

Right now, everything feels like the end—social pressures, emotional ups and downs, and the challenge of navigating growing minds, changing identities, and rising responsibilities.

Support and guidance is crucial during this stage. Teens want to be heard and understood, but they may not always express that well—or at all. Helping them build essential life skills now can set them up for long-term success. With support, your teenager can gain resilience, confidence, and the tools they need to face the complexities of growing up.

Growing up is difficult and overwhelming—teens need support that helps them feel seen, heard, and understood.

Perhaps your teenager is….

  • Going through transitions & life changes that feel overwhelming

  • Struggling to cope or solve problems on their own

  • Having issues with peers & challenges with friends

  • Experiencing academic pressures—leading to burnout, anxiety, or perfectionism

  • Not expressing themselves or letting emotions out in healthy or effective ways

  • Struggling with managing added responsibilities as they get older

  • Coping with the emotional impact of a separation or family-related issues

  • Navigating questions around who they are, where they fit in, or how they see themselves.

The teenager phase has its ups and downs… and it can feel like a lot.

Teens are navigating a complex & transformative period that will shape the course of their lives. Teenagers want to be heard and understood, yet developmentally, they have a considerable amount to learn. I believe in supporting the autonomy of the adolescents I work with. I don’t want to be just another adult in their life; I want to be someone they can trust and confide in, helping them grow, develop, and process. The goal is to help teens gain the confidence to voice their needs and face challenges with self-assurance.

For the Big Feelings, the Tough Talks, and Everything In Between

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 FAQs

  • You should schedule a frequency that feels right for you. Some people come in weekly, others every two weeks, and some even once a month. It all depends on what you are going through and the progress you see.

  • Therapy ends when you feel ready to move on and manage on your own. Even after it 'ends,' you're always welcome to return for fine-tuning or to work through something new.

  • I love collaborating with others and being mindful of where they are in their journey. I’m compassionate but direct, and I embrace in-the-moment learning opportunities. I also value processing the meaning of things and do challenge when necessary.

  • Earning the trust of the teens I work with is important to me. I aim to create a space where they feel safe, heard, and respected. To encourage their voice, teens have a say in what their therapy looks like and how they want to use their sessions. This is their time.

    For teens who want more parental involvement, we can use the last 10 minutes of the session to share a brief summary. Parents are always welcome to request updates, and I strive to balance transparency with the teen’s autonomy and comfort.