Children and teens do not always have the words to explain what is happening.

What shows up instead may look like anxiety, irritability, shutting down, big reactions, difficulty at school, or trouble managing emotions and relationships.

I work with children ages eight and older, as well as teens, to help them understand what they are feeling, communicate more openly, and develop ways of responding that feel more manageable.

What looks like difficult behavior often has something important underneath it. Therapy gives us room to understand what the behavior may be communicating without shaming or blaming the child or teen.

Parents are also an important part of this work. I help parents better understand what they are seeing, feel more confident in their responses, and support change without expecting themselves to handle everything perfectly.

If you are considering therapy for your child or teen, we can begin with a complimentary 20-minute consultation.