The teenage years can bring heightened anxiety, social pressures, academic demands, and emotional challenges.
I work with adolescents to support:
- Anxiety and excessive worry
- Depression and low mood
- Social difficulties
- Executive functioning challenges
- Self-confidence and identity development
Therapy provides a safe, supportive space where teens feel understood and empowered.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps teens understand how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors.
Adolescents learn to:
- Identify unhelpful thinking patterns
- Reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms
- Develop healthier coping strategies
- Strengthen resilience
Self-Regulation Training
Many teens struggle to manage strong emotions.
Self-regulation therapy teaches adolescents how to:
- Recognize emotional triggers
- Calm their nervous system
- Manage frustration and stress
- Improve impulse control
The goal is increased independence and emotional confidence.
Social Communication Support
Social success is built on skills that can be taught and practiced.
Therapy targets:
- Reading social cues
- Perspective-taking
- Conversational reciprocity
- Navigating peer relationships
Through structured practice and real-world application, teens gain greater social ease.
Executive Functioning Coaching
Organization, planning, and time management are common challenges for adolescents with ASD.
Coaching focuses on:
- Homework planning systems
- Task initiation
- Organization strategies
- Goal-setting
- Independent problem-solving
These skills support both academic success and long-term independence.