Empowering young people to develop radical self-love as well as compassion and empathy for those around them.
Young people are having a really reasonable reaction to endless uncertainty.
I have experience working with teens to develop foundational coping skills and tools to manage life’s many challenges like balancing school, work, dating and relationships, family dynamics and academics as well as learning to manage social pressures.
I champion young people to develop emotional self awareness and intelligence as well as compassion and empathy for those around them.
I enjoy working with teens and young adults with ADD, ADHD and OCD and Autism.
I can assist teens and their families to create holistic support systems around self care, medication management, behavioral, emotional and social skill development.
In my practice I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to empower your teen develop the skill set necessary to support their mental wellbeing with confidence. I help teens understand and work with their brain and body instead of fleeing from or fighting against it.
Some of the issues I address with 12-25 year olds:
General Anxiety
Social Anxiety
Adjusting to college life
Identity: gender and/or sexual
Self confidence
Coping with divorce or family change
Learning disabilities (LD) support and integration: academic, medication management
social and emotional support for ADD, ADHD, OCD and ASD.
Depression related to climate and social justice issues
Transitions to junior high or high school
Transitions to or from college and work
Social issues: navigating peers, dating and relationships to authority figures
Bullying or other school trauma
Social and Emotional Intelligence skills for socially anxious, ASD and LD tweens and teens
Rates:
Adolescent, teen or young adult therapy is:
$160.00 for a 50 minute office or tele-health session.
In-person ‘walk and talk’ therapy is:
$200.00 for a 75 minute session.
I do not take insurance at this time.
Payment is by cash or check.
Electronic Payment is collected via IvyPay, a HIPAA compliant platform using a credit or ATM card. Cash or Checks are also accepted.
I do offer a number of sliding scale spots in my practice. Please note that preference is given to teachers, low-income, single parent households, emancipated minors aged 16-24 and CZU Lightening Complex Survivors.
Parents and Guardians please note: According to California law your minor child holds privilege and sessions are confidential unless under mandated reporting.
Parents are strongly encouraged to participate in family sessions, accept bio-psychosocial education and/or provide a release of information to work collaboratively with other care providers or your child’s school where appropriate.