Navigating adolescence and young adulthood can feel overwhelming. Between school, friendships, family relationships, expectations, identity, and figuring out what comes next, it can be hard to know where to start. I enjoy working with teens and young adults who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of themselves and their future, including LGBTQIA+ youth navigating identity, relationships, and finding their place in the world.

My experience working in school settings has given me a firsthand understanding of the academic, social, and emotional challenges young people face. I’ve supported students through academic stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, grief, self-esteem concerns, identity exploration, and the many pressures that can come with being a teenager. I especially enjoy helping clients navigate big life transitions, whether that’s graduating high school, starting college, entering the workforce, becoming more independent, or simply figuring out who they are and what they want for their future.

My approach is warm, conversational, and collaborative. I want therapy to feel like a space where you can be yourself, talk openly, and feel heard without worrying about judgment. I use approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing, along with other supportive strategies, to help clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, develop practical coping skills, and feel more confident in themselves and their decisions. I also believe therapy isn’t about having someone tell you what to do. It’s about working together to figure out what feels right for you.

Most importantly, I want my clients to know that they don’t have to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. You don’t need to know exactly what’s wrong or have a clear idea of what you need. Whether you’re struggling with something specific, exploring your identity, or just feel like things don’t quite feel right, we can start there and work together to figure out what you need and where you want to go from here.

You don’t have to know exactly what’s wrong or have everything figured out before starting therapy. Sometimes you know what you need help with, and sometimes you just know that things don’t feel quite right. Either way, we can start there. Together, we can work toward greater clarity, confidence, and the skills you need to navigate the challenges ahead.