(she/her)
Hi, I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adolescents navigating anxiety, stress, and challenges related to school, family, and everyday life. I have experience supporting teens through difficult emotions and life transitions. My goal is to create a space where clients feel comfortable, supported, and heard. I take a practical, strengths-based approach to help teens build coping skills, manage stress, and feel more confident in their daily lives.
In our first session, we’ll focus on getting to know each other and creating a space where you feel comfortable. I’ll ask questions to better understand what’s been going on, the challenges you’re facing, and what you’d like to work on in therapy. We’ll talk about your goals and begin identifying ways to support you — whether that’s managing stress, improving mood, or building coping skills. You’re welcome to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with; there’s no pressure. If you’re not sure what to say, that’s completely okay — I’ll help guide the conversation. My goal is for the first session to feel supportive, collaborative, and helpful, so you leave with a clearer understanding of how we can work together moving forward.
One of my greatest strengths is my ability to build strong, genuine connections with adolescents. I create a space where clients feel comfortable, understood, and safe to express themselves without judgment. I use a practical, evidence-based approach, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help clients manage anxiety, regulate emotions, and cope with everyday stressors. I focus on providing tools that clients can apply in their daily lives, not just during sessions.
I work best with adolescents who are experiencing anxiety, stress, and challenges related to school, family, or peer relationships. Many of the teens I support may feel overwhelmed, have difficulty managing their emotions, or struggle with balancing academic and personal pressures. I also work well with teens who are looking to build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and better understand their thoughts and behaviors. This includes clients navigating life changes, low motivation, or challenges with self-esteem. With my background in school-based settings, I have a strong understanding of the academic and social pressures adolescents face, which allows me to provide support that is both relevant and practical.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I work with adolescents to identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop more balanced ways of thinking, while building practical coping skills to manage anxiety, stress, and mood-related concerns. My goal is to help clients apply these skills in their daily lives so they feel more in control and confident.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I use solution-focused techniques to help clients identify goals and work toward practical, achievable changes. I guide adolescents in focusing on solutions rather than problems, helping them build on small successes and develop strategies that support progress in their everyday lives. This approach helps clients feel motivated and recognize that change is possible.
Strength-Based
I use solution-focused techniques to help clients identify goals and work toward practical, achievable changes. I guide adolescents in focusing on solutions rather than problems, helping them build on small successes and develop strategies that support progress in their everyday lives. This approach helps clients feel motivated and recognize that change is possible.
Supportive
I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and emotions. I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship so adolescents feel heard, validated, and understood. I offer guidance and emotional support while helping clients process challenges related to stress, anxiety, school, and family dynamics, while also strengthening coping skills and confidence.