Embrace Therapy

When working with children, I make sure to provide parents with feedback, support, and guidance. Oftentimes, parents wish to have additional parent guidance in order to gain more insight into their child’s challenges. I will also help you to better manage your own stress and coach you on how to mindfully respond to your child’s issues as they arise.

Children and adolescents can demonstrate challenging behaviors such as fighting, temper tantrums, emotional withdrawal, or poor performances in school for a variety of reasons. This may include inattention, anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, poor body image, or low self-worth. They also may act out or shut down in response to parental separation or divorce, high levels of conflict within the family, bullying, physical trauma, sexual abuse, exposure to alcoholism or drug addiction, ADD or ADHD, overuse of technology, and other factors. Adolescents also face a dramatic shift as they begin to demand more independence and privacy and prioritize social issues. They may also start to question their sexual or gender identities or experience pressure as they begin preparations for college or for a career. Adolescents may experience anxiety, depression, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, alcohol or drug addictions, and other mental health issues as a result of the stresses they face. Individual therapy is a safe and supportive way for your child to further his or her growth and development. Using a combination of mindfulness, ACT, DBT, and CBT, as well as traditional talk therapy, I will perform assessments and pursue a treatment plan that addresses your child’s behavior, mood, and intellectual functioning.

Young adults go through a significant transition as they pursue higher education, move away from home, enter romantic partnerships, or begin working. They may grapple with challenges to world or religious views; exposure to new social, academic, or professional settings; confronting sexual or gender identity; or adjusting to societal expectations of adults. Furthermore, the question of “What am I going to do with my life?” is one with which many young adults struggle. These experiences may cause feelings of isolation, confusion, or failure, as well as the inability to make decisions or distress. Young adults are particularly susceptible to depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, alcohol or drug dependence, and other mental health challenges. In our therapy sessions, we will examine the stressors and challenges that hold you back. We will focus on building skills, learning new strategies, and gaining insights into your life as it currently is and work toward making changes to get to the one that you want to lead. I will create an individualized treatment plan that will empower you to take charge and learn how to better express yourself and your needs. My goal is for our work together to help you feel more confident, grounded, fulfilled, and happy.