Kids and teens don’t always have the words to explain what’s going on.

What shows up instead can look like big reactions, shutting down, anxiety, irritability, or difficulty managing emotions in the moment.

I work with children (around age 8 and up) and teens to help them understand what they’re feeling, put words to it, and handle situations in a way that feels more manageable.

A lot of the time, what looks like behavior is actually something underneath that doesn’t yet have language.

I also work with parents to help them feel more confident in their responses.

Many parents come in wondering if they’re doing it right. Most of the time, there’s already something in what they’re doing that makes sense; they just need support to understand it and build on it.

The goal is to help both kids and parents feel more grounded, clearer, and better able to handle what’s coming up.