VERY UNCOMFORTABLE BIG EMOTIONS:

Emotions are nature’s alarm system, paying attention to the message of an emotion is ½ the trick in gaining control. Using “skills” to answer the needs of the emotion is the other ½ of the equation,

Do you feel: Stressed out?  Angry? Lonely? Depressed? Exhausted? Ugly? Stupid? Scared?  Do these feelings get in the way of your life?  You may want to consider solution-focused therapy to lower the intensity of your emotions so you can use emotions to help yourself settle into life with more ease.

IDENTITY:  

Sometimes we allow other people to define us which would leave us confused and unsatisfied.  Having a confidential safe space and a good listener to sort through personal hopes, dreams and identity is the big work that starts in adolescence.  We look at what stands in your way and how to take action to overcome obstacles.  Therapy helps you become who you want to be.  It can be a matter of understanding, owning and nurturing your talents, interests and creativity, or your sexual orientation or gender identity, or finding peace when looking in a mirror.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Relationships with friends and parents may cause problems and you have the power to change how the relationships work.  From drama to bullying to fighting with parents, you cannot force others to change but you can deal with difficult people in a way that will be more comfortable for you.  You can find your own voice and speak out in effective ways to get what you need in relationships.

SELF-HARM:

There are a bunch of self-harming actions people use to relieve painful emotions temporarily only to discover it creates more psychological pain afterwards.  Cutting, Starving, Binging, Excessive use of drugs and alcohol are considered self-harm.. Think of self-harm as your body screaming at you to face difficulties and tackle them in ways that leave you feeling accomplished rather than defeated. Therapy provides both skills and new perspectives to feel heard.

COLLEGE READINESS:

11th Grade can be one of the most stressful years and one of the most exciting. Taking control of your future can be both overwhelming and powerful. If you would like confidentiality and an ally in the process of transitioning to college, therapy can offer a huge support.

My clinical background has focused on working with young people who manage big issues. I have witnessed clients experience transforming serious diagnoses to attaining peace and moving toward their goals. Some issues of focus could be: a trauma event, emerging addictions, self-harming behaviors, major depression, panic attacks, body image, OCD, social isolation and fears.

Therapy for young people has the power to change the course of your life experience and I would be honored to support you in the process.