Adolescents

The preteen and teenage years can be a period of disorientation and discovery, when important issues of independence and identity begin to surface.

Young adults may face a range of challenges at this time of transition in their lives, from depression and anxiety, to friendship or dating difficulties and social pressures, to questions about identity, to academic stress and family conflict. Teenagers sometimes begin risk taking behaviors, struggle with self-esteem, or question aspects of their identity, like sexual orientation and gender.

Teens need a therapist who is on their side that they can trust to talk about the very real stresses of teenage life. I work with adolescents to help them express and share their emotions, understand themselves better, work through issues, and begin to make healthier choices.