Most kids do not want to be in therapy, and I do not blame them. For the past 14 years, I have worked with children, teens, and young adults who are carrying more than they should, whether that is trauma, family stress, anxiety, or the weight of being expected to act older than they are. I meet young people where they are. I also support the families around them, because healing rarely happens in a vacuum. If your family is struggling, I would love to connect.
My work with young people starts by earning trust, not demanding it. Sessions may look more like a conversation, a game, or a creative activity than what most people picture when they think of therapy. I bring humor and patience because kids and teens rarely open up on command. For families, I help everyone understand what they are dealing with so that healing can happen at home too, not just in sessions.
Our first session is about comfort, not pressure. We will spend time getting to know each other, and I will ask about what is going on at home, at school, and in daily life. If there is time, we will begin some initial assessments that help me understand how to support your child or teen most effectively. By the time we finish, you will have a clear picture of what working together will look like.
