Parent
Support
Clinical Specialties
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School challenges
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Trauma
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Family conflict
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Social Skills
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Behavior analysis and support
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Parenting support
Treatment Modalities
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Cognitive behavioral therapy
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Dialectical behavior therapy
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Acceptance and commitment therapy
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Solution-focused brief therapy
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Motivational Interviewing
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Mindfulness based therapy
In addition to my work with young people, I also offer therapy and coaching for parents of tweens, teens, and young adults who are seeking support as they navigate the ups and downs of this intense period of life.
Individual Therapy for Parents
The only thing more difficult than being a teenager, is parenting a teenager. Parenting through the teen years presents a unique set of challenges and difficulties, and can make a parent feel like they are losing their mind, and at times like they are simply failing on all fronts.
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You are not losing your mind, nor are you failing! Parenting of teens is a universally difficult experience. You may feel like your teen is out of control and you have no power to influence their behavior anymore. You may feel personally hurt by their increasing distance from you, or potentially disrespectful or rude interactions. All of this may bring up a lot of self-doubt and strong emotions that are hard to manage. Supporting your teen through a mental health diagnosis such as depression or anxiety can feel overwhelming and may provoke anxiety and worry for the well-being of your child.
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I aim to provide a space to normalize your struggles and help you feel validated and supported in all of the challenges you are facing. We will work together to learn ways to feel secure in who you are as a parent and not let your teen dictate how you feel about your worth or your abilities. We will identify ways to still find joy and connection in your relationship with your teen, and making sure you have realistic expectations in regards to what to expect out of your relationship.
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As with any season of life, this too shall pass. As your teen develops and changes, so will your relationship with them. Through the rockiness, you will get to know your teen in new ways and redefine your relationship and your place in their life as they grow into young adulthood. And I'm here to back you up as you work through that.
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Parent Coaching
As your teenager grows and develops, so must your parenting techniques. When your child hits their teen years you may feel like your world has been turned upside down and you no longer know how to successfully parent your child. Things that worked when your teen was a child may no longer work, and you may feel at a loss for how to support them emotionally or behaviorally, and maintain a peaceful and well-run household.
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Through my parent coaching services, I aim to help equip you with new skills for parenting your teen and refill your toolbox with strategies that will be most effective for parenting through the adolescent years. I will help you understand your teen's neurological and developmental needs and see their behaviors and any challenges you may be seeing through a strengths-based and holistic lens. I draw on the philosophies of parenting and child development experts such as Dr. Becky Kennedy and Dr. Dan Siegel, who both aim to view teenagers as inherently good humans who are at the mercy of a rapidly developing brain as they navigate a difficult time of life full of new transitions.
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