Child & Teen Therapy
I provide therapy for children and adolescents who may be struggling with emotions, behavior, relationships, or life changes. Therapy offers a supportive environment to better understand their inner worlds and develop healthy ways of coping and connecting.
Childhood can be a time of creativity, exploration, curiosity, and increasing independence. It can also bring confusion, emotional overwhelm and intensity, and difficulty finding the right words for what is happening internally. When feelings are hard to name or express, teens and children often communicate through withdrawal, acting out, or changes in mood and behavior.
My work with children and teens focuses on creating a safe and supportive space where they can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace. My work with teens focuses on building emotional awareness, strengthening communication, and supporting a more secure sense of self. My work with children utilizes play as a way to better understand how the child experiences the world. As children and teens begin to feel more understood and capable of expressing themselves, they are better able to regulate emotions and move through challenges with greater confidence.
Common Reasons Teens and Children Seek Therapy:
Teens and adolescents often begin therapy when they are experiencing:
Big emotions that feel overwhelming or hard to control
Frequent worry, fears, or anxiety
Sadness, withdrawal, or changes in mood
Difficulty expressing emotions or communicating with others
Challenges with friendships or peer relationships
Parent-teen conflict or family stress
School-related stress or academic pressure
Low self-esteem or negative self-image
Body image concerns or challenging relationships with food
Behavioral changes at home or school
Difficulty adjusting to transitions such as divorce, moving, or loss
Questions around identity and self-expression
