Teens & Young Adults
Conversations with Teens and Young Adults
If you are teen or young adult reading this page, I applaud your search to find a therapist that you feel you can work with. The relationship that develops between you and your therapist is the most important ingredient in therapy. Perhaps you’re looking for help with feelings of anxiety or depression, dealing with stressors in your relationships or changes in your family, struggling with food or body image, or pressures in school or other areas of your life. The teen years through the early twenties is a time of self discovery, for developing close relationships, and finding your path in life. Counseling is a place for one on one conversations where you can begin to explore who you are, find your voice, and discover your natural strengths. I would be honored to be invited into this transitional time in your life. I am here to provide a positive and supportive therapy experience and to help you find solutions and self acceptance.
If you are teen or young adult reading this page, I applaud your search to find a therapist that you feel you can work with. The relationship that develops between you and your therapist is the most important ingredient in therapy. Perhaps you’re looking for help with feelings of anxiety or depression, dealing with stressors in your relationships or changes in your family, struggling with food or body image, or pressures in school or other areas of your life. The teen years through the early twenties is a time of self discovery, for developing close relationships, and finding your path in life. Counseling is a place for one on one conversations where you can begin to explore who you are, find your voice, and discover your natural strengths. I would be honored to be invited into this transitional time in your life. I am here to provide a positive and supportive therapy experience and to help you find solutions and self acceptance.
Healthy Parent-Teen Relationships
Making the transition from childhood to adolescence can be difficult for both parents and teens. As the parent-child relationship changes, teens seek greater independence, which
is a natural and normal part of development. Sometimes parents struggle to find balance between greater freedom and setting necessary boundaries. Clear communication and understanding boundaries can help ease the discord. Counseling can help parents with the process of letting go while encouraging their teen to make responsible decisions and to develop self reflection, morals and values of their own. Identifying and encouraging a teen’s strengths builds self esteem, which in turn creates a more positive relationship.
is a natural and normal part of development. Sometimes parents struggle to find balance between greater freedom and setting necessary boundaries. Clear communication and understanding boundaries can help ease the discord. Counseling can help parents with the process of letting go while encouraging their teen to make responsible decisions and to develop self reflection, morals and values of their own. Identifying and encouraging a teen’s strengths builds self esteem, which in turn creates a more positive relationship.
When to seek help
A consultation may be beneficial anytime you are concerned about mental health issues,
but it is time to seek help when you recognize these signs:
• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities that use to be enjoyable
• Anxiety and depression, beyond normal ups and downs
• Self-harm behaviors or persistent negative self-talk
• Changes in appetite, weight, sleep, or energy level
• Dramatic changes in personality or friendships
• Suicidal thoughts or feelings of hopelessness
• Difficulties with school (grades/attendance)
• Drugs or alcohol use to escape
• Constant physical unwellness
Contact me for a free consultation
A consultation may be beneficial anytime you are concerned about mental health issues,
but it is time to seek help when you recognize these signs:
• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities that use to be enjoyable
• Anxiety and depression, beyond normal ups and downs
• Self-harm behaviors or persistent negative self-talk
• Changes in appetite, weight, sleep, or energy level
• Dramatic changes in personality or friendships
• Suicidal thoughts or feelings of hopelessness
• Difficulties with school (grades/attendance)
• Drugs or alcohol use to escape
• Constant physical unwellness
Contact me for a free consultation