What does therapy look like?

Therapy is rarely anyone's first choice, and that's understandable. Many adolescents and adults alike don't feel particularly excited to talk about their feelings with a stranger. Folks often come to therapy because something isn't working anymore: anger, anxiety, depression, family change, feeling stuck, or spending more time checked out than engaged.

My approach is relational and depth-oriented, grounded in genuine curiosity and respect for my client's inner world. Therapy offers a dedicated space that most people don't have: a place to slow down, feel what's actually happening, and make sense of their experiences without judgment. Trust, emotional awareness, and self-understanding begin to take shape in this container.

Over time, this work supports a wider emotional bandwidth, a stronger sense of self, and greater steadiness in relationships... especially during periods of stress, loss, or transition.

Adolescents

Being a teenager these days can be intense. Academic pressure, evolving social and family dynamics, and an always-on digital world name a few complicated factors. I work with adolescents who may be dealing with anxiety, anger, depression, withdrawal, low motivation, or a sense of disconnection. Therapy offers a place to build emotional awareness, improve communication, and develop steadier ways of handling stress without forcing vulnerability before it's ready.

Adults

Adulthood can look "fine" from the outside while feeling precarious and uncertain on the inside. Folks I work with experience anxiety, depression, and anger. Through our work, clients engage with themes of identity, purpose, relationship and thought patterns, grief styles, and making life decisions. Our work focuses on self-engagement, personal exploration, and building the internal structure and responsibility needed to handle life without shutting down or lashing out.

Children of Divorce (Adolescent & Adult)

Divorce can leave lasting ripples: loyalty, triangulation, anger, loss, grief, or a sense of having to grow up too quickly. I help clients make sense of these experiences, understand how they've shaped current patterns or behavior, and how to build more healthy and meaningful relationships moving forward.

Social Media & Video Game Overuse

Gaming and scrolling can be enjoyable and social, but when they become primary ways of coping they often start to hijack mood, motivation, sleep, school or work, and relationships. In therapy, we explore what the screen is offering, what it may be protecting against, and how to build a fuller, more satisfying life offline at a realistic and sustainable pace.

Life Transitions

Big changes like graduating, moving, changing schools or careers, or ending relationships can bring uncertainty and stress. Therapy offers a place to slow down, process what's ending or changing, and get oriented toward what's next.

How I Work

My work is collaborative and responsive rather than formula-driven. We pay attention to patterns, defenses, and relationships as they show up in real time, adjusting the work based on what's useful for the client. The goal is not quick fixes, but lasting internal changes that translate into everyday life.

For Parents

I offer parent check-ins and collateral sessions when helpful, with the goal of supporting the client's growth rather than managing behavior. When appropriate, involving parents can help reduce tension at home, clarify dynamics, and create a more supportive environment for meaningful change while keeping the therapy centered on the young person.