THERAPY FOR YOUTH
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.
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
Managing anxiety and depression
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
