What to Expect

With teen therapy via Zoom telehealth, I will first meet with both the parent and teen present for our initial 50-minute session. Typically, sessions occur once a week to build momentum, commitment, and progress toward goals. There may be Family Therapy sessions in which the parent(s)/caregiver(s) is invited to join the telehealth session as part of the therapy treatment plan. 

Each session you can expect a focus on identifying your most challenging obstacles and making intentional efforts toward reaching your goals in a safe and encouraging environment.

My approach accomplishes this through . . .

• Developing a warm, empathic relationship with you and your teen

• Focusing on your present concerns

• Provide strategies to reduce anxiety, stress, depression, hopelessness, or self-doubt

• Assist teens to improve self-esteem and gain a sense of belonging, competence, and responsibility

• Guide teens in learning how to manage anger or control impulsive behavior

• Help teens learn to express themselves appropriately and to improve communication

• Motivate teens to find safe, healthy coping skills to replace unhealthy coping skills such as self-harm behaviors, and sexual acting out

• Work with teens to learn how to cope with traumatic events such as death of a loved one or physical/abuse

• Support teens in learning how to manage difficult changes in the family or community

• Bringing forward your wisdom, loving and compassion for yourself and others

• Assisting you in articulating and integrating more effective and supportive ways of relating to yourself and others

• Encouraging you in practicing new efforts and behaviors that reflect your values and hopes to renew a sense of hope