Therapy for Children
Childhood looks like play, but underneath it can hold so much; the worries kids can't quite name, the feelings that come out sideways because they don't yet have the words, the changes they didn't ask for.
As parents, we see the meltdowns, the clinginess, the new fears, the silences and we want to help, but we're not always sure how. That's where therapy for children comes in. Not as a fix, and not because something is "wrong" with your child but because every child deserves a space to be fully themselves, to be understood, and to learn that their feelings are safe to feel.
The years between childhood and adulthood are tender, messy, and so worth showing up for…
Being a teenager today is harder than it's ever been — and parenting one isn't much easier. Maybe your once-talkative kid has gone quiet. Maybe mornings have become a battle.
Maybe you're watching your teen struggle and you don't know how to help, or whether they'd even let you.
You're in the right place. This is a space where adolescents can be met without judgment, and where parents can stop carrying it all alone.
When the worry won't turn off…
Racing thoughts at 2 a.m. Stomachaches before school. Panic before a test, a party, a presentation, a conversation.
The constant low hum of what if, what if, what if.
Teen anxiety often hides behind irritability, avoidance, perfectionism, or "I'm fine." Together, we'll help your teen understand what their anxiety is trying to tell them and equip them with real, practical tools to quiet the noise, manage big feelings, and feel like themselves again.
Social-Emotional Learning & Challenges
Friendships, identity, big feelings — the inner work of growing up.
The teenage years are when the heart learns how to be in the world. How to make a friend. How to lose one. How to set a boundary. How to sit with disappointment without it swallowing them whole. How to know who they are when the world keeps telling them who to be.
We'll work on emotional regulation, self-awareness, healthy communication, and the kind of social skills that build real, lasting connection; at school, at home, and within themselves.
Behavioral Challenges
When the behavior is loud, but something deeper is going on underneath.
Defiance. Outbursts. Withdrawal. Slipping grades. Rule-breaking. Lying. Shutting the door, literally and emotionally.
Behavior is communication. Every "difficult" teen is a teen trying to tell us something they don't yet have the words for. We'll work together to understand what's underneath the behavior, rebuild trust and communication at home, and help your teen develop healthier ways to express what they're carrying.
No shame here for them or for you.
Neurodiversity
Brains that work beautifully, differently.
ADHD, autism, learning differences, sensory sensitivities; neurodiversity isn't something to fix. It's something to understand, work with, and celebrate.
For neurodivergent teens, the world is often built for someone else's brain, and the exhaustion of constantly translating themselves is real. We'll focus on self-understanding, self-advocacy, executive functioning, emotional regulation, and helping your teen build a life that fits them - not the other way around.
Affirming, strengths-based, never about making your teen "more normal."
School Refusal
When getting to school feels impossible — and no one can quite explain why.
The morning tears. The stomachaches that are real but also aren't just physical. The missed days that became weeks. The growing dread on Sunday nights. The shame on both sides of the bedroom door.
School refusal is rarely about being lazy or defiant. It's usually anxiety, overwhelm, social pain, sensory overload, or something hard that happened that no one knows about yet.
Together, we'll gently uncover what's really going on, work with your family (and your teen's school, when helpful) to lower the temperature, and build a step-by-step path back — at a pace that actually works.
What to Expect
Meet for the first Parent Intake Session
Before meeting your child, we'll sit down together (without them) so you can share what's been going on, what you're noticing, and what you're hoping for. Consent forms are provided after the consultation and are due by this first session.
Schedule and meet for a Free 50 Minute Virtual Consultation
Give me a call or submit a consultation request — no commitment, just a chance for us to see if we're the right fit for your child and family.
Your Child Meets with Me for Their First Session
This is where I get to know your child in a warm, low-pressure way — through play, conversation, art, or whatever helps them feel most comfortable. The goal of the first few sessions is connection and trust, not "fixing."
We’ll schedule and meet for at least 8-12 consecutive sessions
“When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it's our job to share our calm, not join their chaos.”
– L.R. Knost