Teens and young adults face unique challenges:

​

Anxiety and stress – school pressures, social anxiety, performance anxiety, or generalized worry.

​

Low mood or depression – sadness, withdrawal, irritability, loss of interest in activities.

​

Self-esteem and questions about identity – struggling with confidence, body image, or sense of self, including exploring sexuality and gender identity.

​

Family conflict – tension with parents or siblings, difficulty navigating independence, or weathering divorce or changes in family dynamic.

​

Bullying or challenges in peer relationships – in-person or online, navigating friendship drama or exclusion are all too common in the teen year.

​

Grief and loss – death of a loved one, divorce, breakups, or moving to a new school.

​

Trauma – abuse, neglect, violence, accidents, or witnessing harm.

School issues – academic stress, learning difficulties, attention challenges.

 

Cultural and immigration stressors – navigating bicultural identities, discrimination, or immigration-related challenges.

 

Social media pressures – comparison, online bullying, overexposure.

​

Risky behaviors – experimenting with substances, unsafe relationships, or impulsive decisions.

​

Life transitions – moving, changing schools, shifting friendships, college prep.

​​​​​

The teen and young adult years are full of transition—rapidly growing independence, questions about identity, navigating peer relationships, planning for the future. These changes can bring anxiety, depression, and self doubt that are difficult to navigate, even with the best and most supportive parents.

​

I help teens and young adults build confidence, coping strategies, and positive communication skills to improve mood, relationships, and feelings of self worth. Through identifying patterns and underlying needs, teens learn to manage stress and big feelings to succeed in family, school, and friendships.