Therapy for Kids & Teens
Kids and teens today are navigating a lot. School pressure, social stress, constant comparison, and big internal changes. For neurodivergent kids and teens (including ADHD, autism, learning differences, and sensory sensitivity), the world can feel even louder, faster, and more demanding than it appears from the outside.
When a young person is struggling, it may show up as anxiety, irritability, shutdowns, tears, defiance, perfectionism, stomachaches, school avoidance, or a noticeable shift in mood and confidence.
I offer therapy for children and teens that is warm, grounded, and developmentally attuned. My goal is to help young people build emotional skills, self-understanding, and nervous system regulation, while supporting greater calm, confidence, and 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 safe, supported, and understood and I also believe in giving them tools they can actually use.
My work integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with mindfulness and somatic approaches. CBT helps young people recognize patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and learn practical strategies for managing anxiety, mood, confidence, and stress. Mindfulness and somatic tools support nervous system awareness, grounding, and regulation.
Neurodivergent-Affirming Support
I offer neurodivergent-affirming therapy that honors each child’s unique brain and nervous system. Depending on your child’s needs, sessions may include support with:
Emotional regulation and nervous system tools
Sensory awareness and coping strategies
Executive functioning skills (planning, organization, follow-through)
School stress, burnout, and self-esteem
Social dynamics, friendship challenges, and communication
My goal is to help kids and teens understand themselves, build skills, and feel more confident being who they are.
Expressive Arts
Many young people have strong inner worlds but may struggle to explain what they feel, especially when emotions are intense or confusing. Expressive Arts offer additional ways to communicate, process, and heal.
I incorporate expressive approaches such as:
Art making (drawing, painting, collage)
Music and rhythm-based exploration
Voicework, singing, and songwriting
Sand tray therapy and symbolic play
Journaling and creative writing
Mindfulness-based and body-based tools for calming and grounding
Some kids love creative approaches immediately. Others prefer a more traditional talk-therapy style. Together we find what supports your child best.
What Parents Can Expect
Parents and caregivers are important partners in the therapeutic process. Depending on your child’s age and needs, therapy may include periodic parent sessions to provide support, insight, and practical tools for home.
I often help families:
understand what’s underneath behaviors
strengthen emotional language and regulation skills
improve connection and communication
create more calm and confidence at home
Confidentiality matters, especially for teens. I’ll work with you to create a structure that honors trust while still keeping parents appropriately supported and informed.
Getting Started
The first step is a free 15-minute consultation. This gives you a chance to share what’s going on, ask questions, and get a feel for whether I’m the right fit for your child or teen.
