As a parent, you want your teen to thrive in all aspects of life, which is why it is so painful to see them struggle. If this sounds like your teenager, it is important to know that he/she is not alone. Teens often display signs of stress differently than adults, resulting in parents feeling at a loss for how to help.

My approach focuses on relationship issues within a teen’s life, including relationships with parents, siblings, teachers, friends, and in dating. All too often, issues in a teen’s relationships contribute to issues in other areas of life. My approach involves strategies tailored to your teen’s age, interests, and abilities, focused on assessing his/her strengths as well as challenges. Therapy helps your teen learn how to adapt to change or loss, learn coping skills, make healthy friends and dating choices, perform better in school, and express themselves in healthy, prosocial ways.