Therapy for Teens (13+)
A warm, grounded space for teens and the adults who care about them.
Being a teenager is a lot. You’re figuring out who you are, what matters to you, and how to navigate school, family, friendships, identity, and big feelings—often all at the same time.
If you’re a teen…
Therapy with me is warm, conversational, and human. You don’t have to have the “right” words or a perfect explanation. You can be quiet, talk a lot, be awkward, ask questions, vent, or just show up however you are that day.
My job isn’t to judge you or lecture you. My job is to really listen, help things make more sense, and support you in feeling a little less alone in whatever you’re going through.
Some things we might talk about:
- Anxiety, stress, and overthinking
- Depression, numbness, or feeling “off”
- Identity questions (who am I, where do I fit?)
- Friendship changes, drama, or loneliness
- Family conflict or feeling misunderstood at home
- Grief and big life changes
- Trauma or experiences that won’t leave you alone
- Sorting through shifts in values, beliefs, or expectations
We might talk, use metaphors and stories, explore patterns, or just start with what’s been hard lately. You’re allowed to be fully yourself here.
If you’re a parent…
I work with teens who are navigating complex or long-term stress and trauma, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, grief, complicated family systems, identity questions, and the emotional impact of shifting beliefs, expectations, or social pressures.
My approach is relational, narrative, and psychodynamically informed. In simple terms, this means I pay attention to your teen’s current struggles, their history, their environment, and the stories they’ve had to tell themselves to get by. I work to earn their trust over time, not demand it up front.
I also collaborate with parents when it’s helpful—offering guidance on how to support your teen, what kinds of responses tend to help, and how to stay connected even when things are tense—while still protecting your teen’s confidentiality so therapy feels safe to them.
What teens often tell me:
- “You actually listen.”
- “I can be myself here.”
- “I don’t feel judged.”
- “You explain things in a way that makes sense.”
What parents often share:
- “They finally opened up to someone.”
- “I understand them better now.”
- “They seem more grounded and hopeful.”
My hope is that therapy becomes a place where teens can breathe, be real, and feel understood—while parents feel supported and less alone in caring for them.