I am a play therapist who specializes in teens and young adults. Your teen may be experiencing anxiety, depression, perfectionist behavior, and stress from school or friends. You might be struggling connecting to your teen as a parent. I am often silly and utilize metaphors and toys through play as a means of communication. Sometimes it's hard to talk about our problems, that's why my therapy sessions are often experiential. My focus is working with teens, family conflict, and parents. I am a LBGTQIA+ affirming therapist. My therapy style is playful, warm, active, and engaging, and I utilize a variety of expressive and strengths-focused techniques. You can expect to engage in activities that promote insight, teach social/emotional or parenting skills. I will encourage you to be creative and experiential in the way we work toward your goals. It can be discouraging to be a caregiver and effectively navigate stressors related to work, school, home, family, or peers. In order to help with this, I offer encouragement at the core of our relationship. Finding a therapist is a process and one you've already begun. Take it one step at a time. Let's talk to see if we are a fit.