Children and teenagers don’t always have the words—or the desire—to explain what’s troubling them. Sometimes difficulties show up through behavior, relationships, school, mood, withdrawal, or conflict at home. Therapy offers a place for young people to be understood in their own terms, while giving parents and caregivers a better understanding of what may be happening beneath the surface.

My work with children and adolescents is attentive to their developmental stage, personality, relationships, and the world around them. I draw on specialized training in child and adolescent psychotherapy alongside my broader clinical experience, adapting the work to the individual rather than expecting a child or teenager to fit a particular model.

Depending on the circumstances, therapy may involve time with the young person individually, conversations with parents, or work with the family. The goal is to create a relationship in which a young person can feel understood, develop greater confidence in navigating difficult experiences, and find new ways of relating to themselves and others.