Adolescent Counseling. I am deeply enthusiastic about my work with adolescents and teenagers. With my younger clients, I follow a child-centered approach and will often use techniques and interventions tailored to the developmental needs of the kiddos. This may include creative arts therapy and/or play therapy to help children express themselves and work through their challenges. We will explore different behaviors and emotions, while determining the child’s strengths to use to overcome their obstacles. Throughout my work, it is imperative that parents know that their role is just as important as mine. I truly value collaboration and cooperation and will request parent meetings to check-in on progress. Parents are the ones reinforcing the positive behaviors at home to create the lasting change. 

For my older kiddos, I follow a traditional talk-therapy approach with a few creative activities sprinkled in if the client desires! I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, life-cycle transitions, self-esteem, boundary issues, relationship issues and work towards a stronger sense of independence so that they can be advocates for themselves.