THERAPY FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS

Meeting Kids Where They Are — On the Couch, at Play, or in Minecraft

Childhood and adolescence come with their own kind of overwhelm — big feelings, big changes, and not always the words to explain what's going on inside. Sometimes kids act out. Sometimes they shut down. Sometimes they just seem "not like themselves lately," and you can't quite put your finger on why.

I work with children and teens navigating:

• Anxiety and worry

• Depression and low mood

• Big emotions and emotional dysregulation

• Friendship troubles and social challenges

• ADHD and attention difficulties

• Trauma and adjustment to major life changes

• Family transitions — divorce, relocation, loss

How We Work

Every child is different, and the approach follows the kid — not the other way around.

For younger children, online play therapy offers a familiar, low-pressure way to express feelings and work through challenges without needing to sit and talk it all out. For teens — or kids who'd rather build than talk — Minecraft therapy creates a comfortable space where real conversations and real growth can happen. One block at a time.

For children and teens ready to engage more directly, I offer talk therapy alongside Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to build practical skills for managing emotions, tolerating distress, and navigating relationships.

Your child doesn't have to have it all figured out to start. They just need one adult in their corner who's actually paying attention — and I'd like to be that person.