CLIENT FOCUS

Adolescents

Adolescence can be a uniquely agonizing time for both the teenager and the parent. Adolescents are piecing together an identity under pressure from peer, societal, and familial expectations. This can be a distressing process on its own, but imagine also struggling with mental illness or recovering from trauma. Opening up to someone is hard, so one of my most important goals is to build a relationship and make sure teens feel seen and heard.

Adults

Overwhelming emotions and negative experiences can feel unavoidable, but they don’t have to dictate the course of your life. Sometimes just the thought of seeking help and meeting with a therapist can feel like an insurmountable obstacle. I am happy to meet you in your comfort zone and begin to expand it. I will help you find creative ways to identify and communicate your emotions, and process your experiences. We will build on your strengths to find stress relief and coping skills that work for your lifestyle.