Teens

“Not all those who wander are lost.” -J.R.R. Tolkien

Dear teens: This period in your life may be full of excitement, adventure, and wonder. It can also be full of stress, discomfort, and unpredictable emotions. I know it can feel unbearable at times. While no one can know exactly what it feels like to live your life, I will do my best to empathize with and understand what you are going through. Between, homework, grades, friends, sports, relationships, home life, potential trauma, and all of the other pressures that come with being a teen, it can be a lot to manage. However, you don’t have to be alone under all of that pressure. I can help you hold some of that weight up and support you while you make sense of the parts that feel impossible. If you need a place to talk and let it all out, I’m here to listen with open, unbiased, non-judging ears. If talking doesn’t work for you, we can play games, make art, or get creative about the ways that therapy can work for you to express yourself. Once we know how therapy can work for you, we will work together to set goals and decide what is most important to you to work on. Whatever you’re going through, I’m here to support you through it and show you just how strong you are.

Dear Parent(s) and/or Caregiver(s): I’m sure this is a tough time for you. You may have noticed a significant shift in the way your teen is acting, relating, talking, behaving, or feeling. Have there been any potentially traumatic experiences going on? Death of a loved one, break in a friendship/significant relationship, significant changes (increases or decreases) in appetite/sleep/mood, use of substances, or cases of abuse? Your teen may be experiencing an array of emotions and you may not know what the best way to help is. This is a great first step! Whether your teen is pushing you away and rebelling, withdrawing, or just in general not acting like themselves, you have the chance to help support them through the use of therapy. My goal as their therapist is to work with them to ensure that they have a safe place to process, learn about, and understand what is going on inside their world while providing them with the tools necessary to promote healing and healthy coping. I look forward to the opportunity of becoming a part of your teen’s support system.