Teen years can be challenging - academic pressures, a social life filled with peers and parents, social media  and exploring self-identity. While it is a time to explore who you are as a person, it can feel like a real pull between the things you want to do and the things you "should" or  "have to do." 

When I work with teens it is important for me to hold  space that meets them exactly where they’re at,  while also giving them coping tools to use outside of session. I also value collaboration and check-ins with parents.

Therapy can help teens better express themselves, learn to navigate life changes and challenges, develop a sense of inner strength, improve relationships with family members and friends, identify and  self-regulate emotions, cultivate confidence and self-esteem, and practice  self-compassion.