Anxiety, obsessive thoughts, ADHD-related challenges, difficult relationships, and major life transitions can affect how we think, feel, and navigate everyday life. Sometimes the difficulties are easy to recognize. Other times, we know something isn't working but aren't quite sure why.
Therapy offers a space to explore these experiences, make sense of what feels confusing or overwhelming, and begin recognizing strengths and possibilities that may be difficult to see when you're struggling. It isn't about changing who you are or eliminating every difficult thought or feeling. It's about developing a deeper understanding of yourself and learning how to navigate life's challenges in ways that reflect your needs, values, and goals.
My approach combines thoughtful exploration with practical, evidence-based strategies. Together, we examine patterns that may be contributing to or maintaining difficulties, challenge responses that are no longer helpful, and develop new skills through reflection and practice. The goal is not simply to feel better in the moment, but to build greater flexibility, confidence, and trust in your ability to find your own way forward.
I provide counseling for adolescents and young adults experiencing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental concerns.
Some individuals come to therapy with a clear understanding of what they want help with, while others are still trying to make sense of their experiences. Adolescents may have concerns that differ from those of their parents, and young adults may be navigating new responsibilities, relationships, and questions about their identities and futures.
Regardless of what brings someone to therapy, I believe it's important to understand their perspective, recognize their strengths, and involve them actively in shaping the goals and direction of our work together.
Therapy may be helpful when someone is experiencing:
I believe therapy works best when people feel comfortable being themselves, asking difficult questions, and exploring experiences they may not fully understand. I strive to create a relaxed, supportive, and collaborative environment where adolescents and young adults feel heard, respected, and actively involved in the therapeutic process.
My approach is grounded in curiosity, compassion, and evidence-based treatment. Together, we explore the patterns that contribute to difficulties, consider how thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and circumstances influence one another, and identify opportunities for responding differently. This work may involve challenging familiar assumptions, practicing new skills, approaching uncomfortable situations, or learning to tolerate experiences that cannot always be changed or controlled.
I also believe that difficult experiences can make it harder to recognize our own strengths, abilities, and possibilities. Part of my role is to help individuals see themselves and their circumstances with greater clarity, recognize capacities they may have overlooked, and develop greater trust in their ability to navigate challenges.
Ultimately, my goal is not to tell someone who they should become or which path they should follow. It is to help them develop the understanding, skills, and confidence to make meaningful choices and navigate life in ways that reflect who they are.
My therapeutic approach draws on established psychological treatments and targeted interventions selected according to each individual's needs, treatment goals, and the factors contributing to their difficulties. These may include:
Treatment strategies are selected based on the individual's clinical presentation and adjusted over time in response to progress, emerging needs, and treatment priorities.
My clinical interests include working with adolescents and young adults experiencing:
I have a particular clinical interest in supporting girls and young women with ADHD, anxiety, OCD, autism, and executive functioning difficulties, including those whose experiences may be overlooked, misunderstood, or interpreted through more familiar diagnostic explanations.
I also enjoy working with student-athletes as they navigate the demands of academics, athletics, relationships, and emotional well-being.
When working with adolescents, I recognize the important role parents can play in understanding their child's experiences and supporting progress outside of therapy. Parent involvement may include consultation, guidance on responding to challenges at home, and opportunities to strengthen communication and understanding within the family.
At the same time, I believe adolescents need space to develop their own perspectives, express concerns openly, and take an active role in their treatment. I work to balance meaningful parent involvement with respect for each adolescent's privacy, autonomy, and developmental needs.
When clinically appropriate, collaboration may also include schools, physicians, or other professionals to support coordinated care, with appropriate consent and attention to confidentiality.
Complimentary Consultation
We begin with a complimentary 15-20 minute consultation to discuss concerns, answer questions, and explore whether counseling would be a good fit.
Intake Appointment
If we decide to move forward, the intake appointment provides an opportunity for me to develop a fuller understanding of the adolescent or young adult's experiences, current concerns, relevant history, strengths, and goals for therapy.
Collaborative Treatment Planning
During early sessions, I focus on building a comfortable working relationship, understanding the individual's perspective, and identifying priorities for treatment. Together, we establish goals and determine where to begin, adjusting our approach as needs and priorities evolve.
Ongoing Therapy
As therapy progresses, I work to balance support with appropriate challenges. Sessions may involve exploring difficult experiences, developing practical skills, challenging unhelpful patterns, and practicing new ways of responding to everyday challenges. Treatment evolves in response to each individual's needs and progress.
Both in-person and tele-health appointments are available, and we can discuss the most appropriate format during the consultation.
My hope is that therapy offers more than relief from immediate difficulties. Through our work together, I hope to foster deeper self-understanding, greater confidence, and the skills to navigate challenges with increasing independence.
Most importantly, I hope that those I work with come to recognize that their struggles do not define who they are or determine what is possible for them.
Because sometimes the most meaningful part of therapy is discovering what was within you all along.
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