My Specialties

  • Life can throw a lot at kids and teens. Sudden events, stressful experiences, loss, family transitions, or other difficult events can leave them feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to cope. Sometimes, these experiences show up through changes in mood, behavior, relationships, school performance, sleep, or confidence.

    I utilize Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) to provide a safe, supportive space for children and teens to make sense of what they have experienced, develop healthy coping skills, and regain a sense of safety and stability.

  • Anxiety can look different for every child. Worry, perfectionism, avoidance, irritability, physical complaints, difficulty separating from parents, or trouble navigating school and social situations can all be signs that a child is struggling. I help children and teens understand their anxiety, build coping skills, and feel more confident facing the things that feel difficult through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

  • When a child or teen seems more withdrawn, irritable, discouraged, or unlike themselves, it can be difficult to know how to help. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can provide a supportive space to understand what they’re experiencing, work through difficult emotions, and develop skills for managing low mood and building meaningful connections.

  • Big emotions can be difficult for your child to manage—and challenging for you to navigate alongside them. When children and teens are overwhelmed, they may not yet have the skills to express what they’re feeling in more helpful ways. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help young people understand their emotions, develop healthier ways to cope, and learn skills for managing frustration and strong reactions.

  • Not every struggle has a diagnosis. Children and teens may need support navigating friendships, school stress, family changes, self-esteem, emotional regulation, or the many transitions that come with growing up. Therapy can provide a supportive space to work through these challenges, develop new skills, and build greater confidence and resilience.

  • When your child is struggling with big emotions, challenging behaviors, defiance, or frequent conflict, it can leave the whole family feeling stuck and unsure of what to do next. Parent-focused therapy can give you practical, evidence-based tools to better understand your child’s behavior, strengthen your relationship, and respond to challenging moments with greater confidence. I offer:

    • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT): A parent-focused treatment for children struggling with frequent tantrums, defiance, aggression, or other challenging behaviors. Rather than asking your child to change their behavior on their own, PCIT teaches you, as the parent, practical skills for responding to difficult moments and strengthening your relationship with your child.

    • Parent Management Training (PMT): A practical, skills-based approach that helps you understand your child’s behavior, respond more effectively to challenging moments, and encourage positive behaviors at home.

    • Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE): A parent-focused treatment for children and teens struggling with anxiety, where parents learn practical ways to respond to anxiety and support their child’s confidence and independence—even when the child is not participating in therapy themselves.

Services

Intake
Evaluation

The intake evaluation is an opportunity to get to know your child and understand what brings your family to therapy. We’ll talk about your concerns, your child’s strengths, current challenges, diagnoses, and what you hope to get out of therapy.

Therapy
Sessions

50-minute virtual therapy sessions. Telehealth offers children and teens greater flexibility while reducing missed school time and the stress and time commitment of driving to appointments.

Psychological
Assessments

Not available at this time

What does therapy look like?

You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. You don’t need to know exactly what is wrong, what type of therapy your child needs, or even whether therapy is the right next step. We can talk through your concerns together and figure out the best path forward.

Start by reaching out
Call, email, or fill out an inquiry form on the website. I’ll get back to you to answer any initial questions and determine whether my services may be a good fit.

1. Schedule an intake evaluation
Your first appointment is an opportunity to talk about what brings you in, your concerns, and what you hope to get out of therapy. Intake appointments typically last 60–120 minutes, depending on the needs of your family.

2. Get to know each other
Building a trusting relationship is an important part of therapy, especially for children and teens. We’ll spend time getting to know your child or teen, learning about their strengths and challenges, and creating a comfortable space for them to be themselves.

3. Develop a plan together
Based on what we learn, we’ll identify goals for therapy and discuss what treatment approach may be most helpful. Caregivers are an important part of this process, and we’ll talk about how you can be involved in supporting your child’s progress.

4. Work in therapy
Once we have a plan, we’ll begin working toward those goals. Therapy may look different depending on your child’s age, needs, and goals and may include individual sessions, caregiver support, or a combination.

5. Check in and adjust along the way
Therapy is an ongoing process. We’ll regularly check in about progress, what is working, and whether anything needs to change to best support your child and family.

Let’s explore what might help

Fill out the inquiry form and we’ll schedule a free consultation to explore the best next steps for your child.