less drama
More Confidence
Parenting does not come naturally. What comes naturally is the way we were parented.
Yikes.
I bet you are now thinking of all the ways you either loved or hated your own childhood. You promised yourself you would never be like your parents, yet the first time your kid spills something, you find yourself yelling just like your dad.
Maybe growing up your parents weren’t around much so now you want to make sure you are there for your kids, except they keep telling you to stop stalking them on Life360.
the bottom line
YOU WANT YOUR TEEN TO BE HAPPY
Young adulthood is a crucial point in a young person’s life, filled with questions, struggles and finding one’s path. I am able to help your teen to feel understood and motivated, so there will be less arguing and tears.
Teens, I’m there for you if school is stressing you out, you feel anxious making friends, or you feel misunderstood by your family. Your parents are trying their best, but so are you. Sometimes they don’t see that. You can have a trusting relationship with your parents, even if they stress you out. Take it from someone who has been there, they usually want what is best for you, even though it may not seem like it sometimes.
Parents, I’m there for you while your teen grows up in Orange County; the unique bubble in society full of high-risk behaviors, designer substances, mood swings, under/over-achieving, societal pressure for perfection and social media. No teen is beyond help. Their “alien-phase” will eventually pass. I will help your teen and family develop insight to help you have less conflict and more peace. Your teen will feel more confident and empowered.
it’s okay to ask for help
THERAPY FOR TEENS
Parenting is hard and expensive. Being a parent is the single most important role you will ever have in your life. Your child looks to you for everything, and I mean everything. They are reliant on you. Parenting is a lot and we shouldn’t be doing it by ourselves; that is why I am here for you.
I validate that this is a high investment. Working with me is a long-term relationship, meaning it can last for years, not a quick fix. There will also be requirements to come in for parent sessions and family sessions as I see fit. If this is an investment you’re ready and willing to make – I am here for you and we’re going to get this done.
I am only available to work with parents who have the willingness to do whatever it takes to help their kids. Parents who will make any investment necessary, for as long as it takes, so their child can be seen, heard, nurtured, empowered, and loved.
It may seem like the stress and anxiety are never going to end. As a parent + teen specialist, I can assure you it does get better. Your teen being able to talk to their parents and friends can help, but having a therapist who really understands what it’s like to grow up as a teenager in Orange County helps a lot.
ready to begin?
IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING SEEKING THERAPY WITH ME FOR YOUR TEENAGER, READING THIS ARTICLE I WROTE AND WATCHING THE VIDEO BELOW ARE PRE-REQUISITES
before we begin
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
I am with your teen for 1-2 hours a week. You are with them the other 160+ hours a week and the rest of their life. I require parents of teens I work with to do their own work.
This may include family therapy with me. Family therapy is not a replacement for emotionally-attuned parenting. You must be working to implement more effective parenting practices outside of sessions. I play a role in helping you realize why your parenting methods, or how your family speaks to each other, may not be working and give guidance on how to correct it. The effectiveness of family therapy with me is largely reliant on parental willingness to change and implement more conscious parenting techniques. It is ultimately up to you as their parent to raise your child.
This may include a referral for couples therapy so your marital relationship dynamic does not negatively impact your child.
This may include a referral for individual therapy so your personal areas of concern do not negatively impact your child.
you made it!
I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU
I would like to better understand what you’ve been experiencing, what the challenges have been, and what’s been working for you. If you could also please let me know how you found me; if you were referred by someone, please include the name in your message.