Kids and teens today are navigating a lot. School pressure, social stress, and rapid emotional and developmental changes are just some of the challenges. They are also growing up in an increasingly digital world shaped by social media, online comparison, and emerging technologies, including AI.

For many young people, this adds another layer of stimulation and complexity to everyday life. For neurodivergent children and teens (including ADHD, autism, learning differences, and sensory sensitivities), the world can feel even more intense, fast-paced, and overwhelming. When a young person is struggling, it may show up as anxiety, irritability, shutdowns, defiance, perfectionism, stomachaches, school avoidance, or shifts in mood, confidence, or behavior.

I offer therapy for children and teens that is safe, warm, grounded, and developmentally attuned. My goal is to support emotional regulation, self-understanding, and nervous system balance, while helping young people build confidence, resilience, and stronger connection at home and in daily life.

What I Help With

I support children and teens navigating:

  • Anxiety, worry, and overwhelm

  • Big emotions, irritability, or frequent meltdowns

  • Depression, low motivation, or withdrawal

  • School stress, avoidance, perfectionism, or burnout

  • Low self-esteem and social stress

  • Friendship challenges and peer dynamics

  • Family transitions (divorce, moves, blended families)

  • Grief and loss

  • Neurodivergence, learning differences, and sensory sensitivity

  • Trauma and stressful life experiences

My Approach

I focus on helping kids and teens feel emotionally safe while also building practical skills they can use in everyday life.

I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and expressive arts therapy. CBT helps young people understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, while learning concrete strategies for managing anxiety, mood, stress, and confidence. Mindfulness and expressive tools support creative expression, grounding, emotional awareness, and nervous system regulation. Rather than relying on talk therapy alone, I use play, creativity, and experiential approaches to meet children and teens where they are developmentally.

Play Therapy & Expressive Work

Play and creativity are natural languages of childhood and adolescence. Many young people do not yet have the words to explain what they feel, especially when emotions are intense or confusing. In these moments, play becomes a powerful way to communicate, process experiences, and make sense of the inner world.

Depending on your child’s needs and preferences, I may incorporate:

  • Art-making (drawing, painting, collage)

  • Music, rhythm, and sound exploration

  • Voice work, singing, and songwriting

  • Creative storytelling and imagination-based play

  • Journaling and expressive writing

  • Mindfulness-based and body-based calming tools

Some children immediately connect with creative expression, while others prefer a more traditional talk-based approach. Sessions are always guided by your child’s comfort, personality, and preferences.

Neurodivergent-Affirming Support

I offer neurodivergent-affirming therapy that honors each child’s unique nervous system, strengths, and ways of experiencing the world.

Depending on your child’s needs, we may focus on:

  • Emotional regulation and coping tools

  • Sensory awareness and grounding strategies

  • Executive functioning skills (planning, organization, follow-through)

  • School stress, burnout, and self-esteem

  • Social dynamics, friendships, and communication

Child & Teen Therapy