Sometimes therapy is necessary to help teens figure out what is getting in the way of feeling their best. For some teens, I recommend family therapy in conjunction with, or in place of individual therapy. 

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Feeling unheard and misunderstood are common complaints of most teengers. In teen therapy, it is extremely important to me that the teen feels like I am an ally, advocating and offering support. A trusting relationship with their therapist is one of the primary predictors for successful teen therapy.  

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An important factor that I clarify for both the teen and their families is that whatever the teen shares in therapy is confidential, with the exception of a few things. If something is important and I believe it needs to be communicated to the family, I will help the teens become empowered to communicate directly with their families.

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issues that individual therapy can help with:

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• Depression

• Anxiety

• Self-Esteem

• Traumatic Experiences

• Peer Relationships

• Impulsivity

• Self-Harm

• Sexual identity

• Family Dynamics