Is your teen or young adult putting an incredible amount of pressure on themselves to get everything right?

Maybe they are high-achieving, responsible, and seem to have it all together—but underneath the surface, they are overwhelmed by anxiety, perfectionism, intrusive thoughts, fear, or the constant feeling that they are never doing enough. Maybe getting out of bed has become harder, panic or phobias are keeping them from doing the things they want to do, or anxiety and OCD symptoms are starting to interfere with school, relationships, work, or everyday life.

Perhaps they are entering a new chapter—starting high school, preparing for college, navigating college life, beginning a career, moving away from home, or figuring out who they are becoming—and what should feel exciting has instead felt overwhelming.

And as a parent, you may be wondering: How do I help without making things worse? When do I step in, and when do I step back?

For more than a decade, I have had the opportunity to work alongside children, teens, young adults, and families as they navigate some of life's most challenging transitions. I have developed a particular passion for working with adolescents and young adults who experience anxiety, perfectionism, high achievement, OCD symptoms, phobias, low self-confidence, and the effects of trauma.

I especially enjoy working with young people who are used to being successful but are finding that their usual strategies aren't working anymore. Together, we work to understand what is happening beneath the anxiety, challenge patterns that keep them stuck, and build practical skills that allow them to feel more confident, flexible, and connected to themselves and the people around them.

I also believe that young people don't exist in a vacuum. When appropriate, I incorporate family therapy and parent support into treatment because relationships, communication, expectations, and family dynamics can all play an important role in a young person's emotional well-being. My goal isn't to place blame—it is to help families understand one another differently and create healthier ways of navigating challenges together.

My approach draws from CBT, trauma-focused therapy, DBT-informed skills, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, family systems, and nervous-system-informed care. Most importantly, I want therapy to feel like a place where you can be honest, understood, and supported without judgment.

My goal is not simply to help someone feel less anxious. It is to help them build a life that is bigger than their anxiety—one where they can take risks, tolerate uncertainty, trust themselves, navigate relationships, and move into the next chapter with greater confidence.

If your teen or young adult is struggling beneath the surface, or your family is feeling stuck in patterns that aren't working anymore, I'd love to partner with you as you reconnect, heal, and move forward.