Teenagers are great BS detectors, so it’s especially important to be real with them and gain their trust. When trust is established, this special kind of therapeutic relationship can be a powerful force of good in their lives.

Let’s face it, there’s just some stuff you don’t want to talk to your parents about. As a warm, empathic, adult they can trust, I provide boundaries around safety, and help them navigate the rocky rapids of growing up.

In my work with teens, I draw from expressive arts therapy, drama therapy and somatics to create an experience that is both dynamic and deeply healing.

It’s all about the relationship!

Studies show, what’s more important than the therapist’s school training, treatment methods or the style of therapy they practice is the relationship they form with their client.

Does your teenager feel comfortable with this therapist? Do they get a good vibe? Do they feel like they can trust them? These questions matter most when choosing who your teenager’s therapist is.

The best predictor for successful therapy is in the therapeutic relationship.