Child and Adolescent Therapy

 

Is your child struggling with big emotions, school stress, or self-confidence?
Are you noticing behaviors that leave you feeling confused, concerned, or unsure how to help?

You’re not alone—and I’m here to help. 

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Using research-supported approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), I help kids and their families work through a wide range of mental health and behavioral concerns.

 

Does your child or teen:

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• Avoid school or complain of frequent physical symptoms (e.g., headaches) before school?
   

• Take an excessive amount of time to complete tasks due to a fear of making mistakes?
   

• Need things done in a very particular way or become distressed when routines are inturrupted?
   

• Refuse to speak in certain social situations, even when comfortable at home?
   

• Express ongoing worries about friends, safety, or future events?
   

• Freeze, flee, or lash out when overwhelmed or frustrated?
   

• Struggle to pay attention, stay organized, or follow directions?
   

• Engage in negative self-talk (e.g., “I’m stupid,” “I can’t do anything right”)?
   

• Become easily frustrated or angry, leading to outbursts or shutdowns?
   

• Withdraw from social situations or lose interest in things they used to enjoy?
   

• Seem constantly on edge, anxious, or emotionally reactive?
   

• Exhibit perfectionism, people-pleasing, or avoid tasks out of fear of failure?
   

• Engage in risky behaviors or have difficulty managing strong emotions?
   

If any of these sound familiar, therapy can help.

 

I specialize in treating:

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• Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and panic attacks
   

• Depression, irritability, and low mood
   

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
   

• Selective mutism
   

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
   

• Trauma, PTSD, or difficult life experiences
   

• Emotional regulation and anger management
   

• Behavioral challenges at home or school
   

• School refusal and academic stress
   

• Perfectionism and self-criticism
   

• Low self-esteem or confidence issues

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• Identity exploration
   

• Peer difficulties and social skills challenges
   

• Life transitions 

 

Whether it’s helping a child manage big emotions, supporting a teen facing peer pressure or academic stress, or coaching parents through effective home strategies, I’m here to guide the process.​

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I create a safe, inclusive, and judgment-free space where healing, connection, and growth can happen. Together, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan that supports your child’s emotional well-being and empowers your family to move forward with confidence.

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What You Can Expect at Your First Two Sessions:

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Our first session will be a detailed intake evaluation. During this first appointment, I may also offer diagnostic impressions and will provide you with information on what treatment will look like and entail. We will also start to get to know each other, and I will gather information about your history and current needs. This process helps us collaboratively identify specific treatment goals. We will continue to check in on these goals as we engage in meaningful work together, all aimed at fostering your wellness and growth. By our second appointment, we'll develop a treatment plan with your goals and estimated length of treatment. The length of treatment varies for everyone based on what they are coming in with, but our detailed intake will help us estimate how long it may take for you to reach your goals. For young children, caregiver involvement is often essential to facilitate intervention plans and help encourage skill use outside of sessions. For example, parents might practice techniques like using positive reinforcement to shape desired behaviors or help create “brave moments” for their anxious child to practice a difficult skill. 

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I believe effective therapy should empower young people with the tools they need to thrive beyond our time together. My goal is to help clients build confidence, resilience, and real-world coping skills so that they no longer need therapy to feel successful. When a child or teen is ready, we celebrate their progress with a “graduation party” — a fun, personalized session that reflects on how far they’ve come and reinforces the skills they’ve gained.

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That said, every young person is different. Therapy is not one-size-fits-all, and some may benefit from longer-term support, especially during major transitions or more complex challenges. I always tailor treatment to each client’s needs and am here to re-engage at any point down the road if life throws something new their way.

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