THERAPY FOR YOUTH
Integrating the creative elements of art, game, and drama therapy
Ecotherapy as appropriate for client’s age
Incorporating aspects of attachment theory
Developing self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Navigating school, dating, parties, and other social settings
Learning appropriate ways to express difficult thoughts and feelings
Building self-esteem and self-confidence
Supporting adoption, adoptees, youth in foster care, kinship, and families (as a transracial adoptee myself)
Repairing relationships with family members
Addressing substance use and dependence
Managing sibling rivalry, bullying, and conflicts among friends
Supporting youth through neurodivergent-affirming care
Navigating divorce, new partners, or the death of a guardian
Adjusting to changing school systems and transitioning to a new home
Managing anxiety and depression
Focus areas with youth include:
MY APPROACH
When working with youth, my approach is attachment and relationship-based. I am an eclectic and creative therapist and I love incorporating elements of art, play, and drama therapy into my sessions. I work closely with parents and caregivers in this process. My approach is rooted in a parents-as-a-first-teacher perspective. Together, we will work towards helping your child to feel safe, supported, and understood throughout all stages of adolescence.
I combine over a decade of experience working with children and teens who are learning to bond with caretakers and peers, navigate school, and experience the joys of childhood. I hold a Master’s degree in Adolescent and Child Psychology, and have worked as an elementary school teacher. After transitioning into the mental health field, I received wonderful training in how to provide psychotherapy services to children and teens while working in community mental health.