Teen Therapy
14+ years old
Feeling stressed, but you don’t want to burden the people you care about with what’s going on (and wonder if they’d even understand anyway)?
Do you ever feel like you’re trying so hard, but it still doesn’t seem to be enough?
Can anxiety take hold and make your mind feel so cluttered it’s hard to think straight?
Even though you do well in school and you’ve got friends, does it too often feel like you doubt yourself and like you're all alone?
Do you love your family but struggle to talk to them about what you’re going through?
Yeah, it sucks. It’s hard.
And… it can be different.
I won’t pretend to know what it’s like to be you in your shoes, but I do believe that you don't have to keep trying to deal with it all on your own. Adolescence is a time of major change- socially, emotionally, mentally, physically, sexually, and maybe even spiritually for you too. Let’s work together to figure out a way to navigate it all, so that you’re feeling more connected, confident, clear-minded and supported as your life and more transitions unfold.
Most teens who come to work with me...
are used to striving. They strive to achieve, strive to please, strive to do what's right and strive to perform well in all they do. Oftentimes, things at home have been hard, even though they look "normal" or "good" to the rest of the world. It's hard to talk about, because who would they talk to anyway? And, even if they did talk about, what difference would it make? Would anyone even understand?
They may even compare their situation to other people's and assume "it's not that bad". They might convince themselves that THEY are the problem, or, even if someone else is actually the problem, there's nothing that can be done to make things better besides what they're already doing. So, why try?
This is a lonely experience, no matter how many people you have around you at home, school or in the community.
When I was a teen, I silently struggled...
with mental health challenges that no one knew about. I wasn't even sure anyone would have cared enough to know. I struggled with body image issues, a sense of belonging, depression, anxiety and several other things as well. Even though I knew I wanted to be a therapist, I didn't think a therapist could help me... after all, they were being paid to be there, so how could I know they'd actually care? Plus, they weren't me, so how could they understand?
Maybe you can relate to some of my experience, maybe not. That's okay. We each have our own experiences that influence who we are and how we see the world. Your experience is yours, and I will not pretend to know exactly what it's like to walk in your shoes (no one ever really can know that, can they?). However, I do know that the struggles I had as a teen followed me into my young adulthood. They grew deeper and more pronounced. And the conglomeration of all of those personal experiences makes my work with teens like you all the more meaningful to me.
Because how you deal with what you're going through now, can and will influence you in the future.
Teens now-a-days have some of the highest stress rates in America. The world and society is different now then it was before, and it just keeps on changing. Add on stuff with family and friends, and there's a lot to deal with. It's not easy, and I don't believe you need to figure it out all on your own.
You can be strong and still benefit from support.
You can be smart and still have questions.
I've had the privilege to work with teens in a variety of settings, from schools, to hospitals, to communities and even within churches. I've done individual work with teens who feel "different", group work with teens on managing anger, and intensive work with teens who've experienced trauma.
The work we do together will be customized to you, but my approach to therapy is a 'whole-being' one. What I mean by this, is that I know you are a multi-faceted human being. You're not yet and adult but you're also not a kid. you've forming core beliefs but also already have some that are super strong. In order to effectively support you, I will need to get to know you... and that is a priviedlge for me because I know how hard and vulnerable that may feel for you.
Therapy looks different for everyone. On average, teens who come to work with me tend to taper off of treatment in about 6-12 months because they're feeling significantly better and more equipped with tools and techniques that help them navigate the challenges that may arise and goals they have.
Fees
New clients require weekly sessions for at least the first month of work together, as this is necessary for proper clinical assessment and appropriate treatment conceptualization.
You can learn more about fees here.
Individual Sessions | 50 min.| $212
Individual Sessions | 90 min.| $385
Individual Sessions | 2 hours| $510
Brainspotting Intensive | 2.5 hours + additional 30 min. follow-up| $765