Education
My Background Working with Kids & Teens: I’ve been supporting young people since 2012, beginning in education—teaching creative writing and math, running day and overnight camps, teaching meditation, and tutoring. These roles strengthened my foundation in relationship-building, patience, and flexibility.
Since 2019, I’ve worked with youth in mental health settings, and since 2021 I’ve provided therapy for children and adolescents in both outpatient and inpatient care. Supporting kids and teens has always been a central part of my professional path, and I continue to welcome youth clients in my private practice.
I often work with adolescents 14+, but may also work with children as young as 11-12 if their presentation is a good fit for my practice. Since I only offer teletherapy, and my approach is primarily talk therapy, children who respond best to play therapy are generally not a good fit for my practice. Older teens and younger teens/older kids who are more reflective, verbal processors or "internalizers" tend to be great fits. My areas of experience include supporting teens with self-esteem concerns, identity issues, anxiety, social anxiety, depression, recovery from traumatic experiences, and behavioral challenges.
​How I Work With Adolescents and Older Kids: My experience includes working in 24-hour residential programs with teens in acute psychiatric crisis as well as outpatient therapy with children and teens. Across settings, my approach is grounded in strong therapeutic relationship, emotional attunement, and practical, collaborative support. I believe young people deserve the same respect, curiosity, and dignity we offer adults, and that—true to a phrase often repeated in youth work—“Kids do well if they can.”
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I often work with adolescents 14+, and may also work with children as young as 11–12 when teletherapy and a talk-based approach are appropriate. Because my work is primarily verbal and reflective, teens and older kids who are internalizers, verbal processors, or naturally thoughtful tend to be the best fit. Play-therapy-centered needs are typically better served elsewhere.
I have experience supporting teens with:
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Self-esteem concerns
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Identity and developmental questions
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Anxiety and social anxiety
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Depression
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Recovery from traumatic experiences
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Behavioral and emotional challenges
What To Expect in Therapy: Most young people benefit from a space where they can slow down, feel understood, and make sense of what they’re going through. In our work together, I offer grounding, structure, and practical tools while keeping the pace and style aligned with your child or teen’s comfort. Sessions are collaborative, supportive, and tailored to the unique needs of each young person.
Who I Work Well With: I’m a good fit for youth who are reflective, verbal, or internal processors, and who benefit from talking through their experiences with a steady, attuned adult. I’m less of a fit for children who need play-based therapy or highly structured behavioral interventions. If you’re unsure, I’m happy to help you think through whether my approach aligns with your child or teen’s needs.
Getting Started: If you’re considering therapy for your child or teen, the first step is a brief phone consultation. This helps us determine whether my approach is the right fit and gives you space to ask any questions you may have. You can reach out through my contact form, and I’ll get back to you promptly.