Help for Teens

Are you seeing troublesome signs and behaviors from your teenager that's making you feel concerned?

• Maybe there's been a drop in your child's performance at school or an increase in late assignments?
• Have you observed excessive crying, irritability or rebellion?
• Are you worried that your teen is hanging around the wrong crowd?

The Toughest Phase of Parenting

Teenagers are going through a very unique time of life. They desire independence, but lack the maturity to make consistently good decisions. They don't like being told what to do, they don't like to talk to their parents, yet still need guidance. For better or worse, they are more heavily influenced by peers and social media.

As a parent, you want what's best for them, but they are much more secretive now. How do you get underneath the problems they are facing.

Why Me to Help Your Teenager

I've been working with teenagers since 2012. I'm on the younger side for a therapist, so I can relate better than most older therapists. I was a part of a youth group growing up and have seen the powerful impact of the right influence and the destructive power of not having guidance when I was young.

My journey of working with teens and families began the summer I graduated high school in 2012. What started as volunteering as a small group leader quickly grew into a full-time role as a Youth Director — and since then, my passion for supporting teens, young adults, and families has only deepened. Read More About Me

Guidance for Your Teen without Interrupting their Need for Independence

• Reduce or eliminate unwanted or risky behaviors
• Improved grades and concentration
• Restore peace inside your household
• Learn how to communicate with your teen without aggravating them
• Support you in coping with the upheaval that often accompanies puberty
• Understand and determine the meaning behind your child or adolescent’s emotions and behavior
• Improve your teens social life
• A reduction in negative emotions like anger or crying
• Assist you in exploring how our own childhood issues and experiences impact our parenting
• Help you determine realistic expectations for parenting

I specialize in seeing children and spent much of my career helping people recover from the troublesome teen years.

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