Specialty
A lot of the kids I work with are smart, capable, and holding it together in ways that make it hard for the adults in their lives to see that something is wrong. I understand that world — and I know how to meet kids where they are.
Begin HereWhat It Looks Like
A significant part of my practice is children and teenagers — kids of different ages who are struggling in ways that aren't always visible. Some are performing well academically, seem pulled together, and are quietly exhausted underneath. Others are younger children navigating anxiety, big emotions, or things they don't yet have words for.
Kids who have learned to manage — to show up, to achieve, to be the child their parents and teachers don't have to worry about — sometimes have the hardest time asking for help. That competence can itself become part of the problem.
I also work with children and teens whose situations are more acute — self-harm, suicidality, serious mental health episodes. If your family is in a harder moment, I'm comfortable holding that complexity.
How I Work With Kids
I'm not someone who talks at kids. I'm genuinely curious about who they are — their inner world, what they care about, what's hard, what they think about. Most children and teenagers can tell pretty quickly when an adult is actually interested versus performing interest, and I've been told I'm someone they feel comfortable with.
My approach is adapted to where each child is developmentally. With younger children, therapy might look more playful and exploratory. With older kids and teens, it's often more conversational and insight-oriented. I follow their lead, while also providing the kind of honest reflection that actually helps people grow.
I see children and teens individually. I also work with parents separately, either as part of the child's treatment or through parent coaching on its own. Knowing how to work with the whole system — not just the kid in the room — matters.
A Note for Parents
Most of the time, it's a parent who finds me first. That makes sense — kids don't usually Google for therapists. If you're here because you're worried about your child and trying to figure out what to do, that itself is worth something.
I work collaboratively with parents within appropriate limits — meaning I'll keep you informed about the general direction of treatment and will always reach out if something rises to the level of safety, while also maintaining the confidentiality that allows your child to actually talk to me.
If you'd like to talk through what's happening before deciding whether to bring your child in, a consultation call is a good place to start.
Get Started
I offer a free 20-minute consultation — for you as a parent, or for your teen if they'd prefer to reach out directly.
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