Adolescence is a time of rapid change, marked by increasing independence, shifting family dynamics, and new social pressures. Many teens today are reporting higher levels of stress, loneliness, depression, and anxiety than ever before. Academic pressure, friendship challenges, identity exploration, bullying, or experimentation with substances can all add to the difficulty of this stage of life.
In therapy, I provide individualized treatment tailored to the needs of each adolescent and their family. Sessions offer teens a safe space to express concerns, understand emotions, and develop strategies for managing stress. I work to support their growing independence while also helping them navigate the roles and responsibilities that come with this developmental stage.
My approach integrates evidence-based modalities—such as mindfulness, relational psychotherapy, DBT, and IFS—with an authentic, respectful, and curious stance. I believe in showing up as genuine and consistent, while encouraging teens to recognize that they are the experts in their own lives. Therapy can serve as a grounding and restorative space where adolescents build resilience, strengthen their sense of identity, and lay the foundation for a meaningful and fulfilling life.