ABOUT THE THERAPIST

I don't believe in one-size-fits-all therapy, and I don't believe young people are stuck because they're lazy or broken. Usually something real is getting in the way, like anxiety, discouragement, family tension, or simply not knowing where to start. My first job is to understand what that is, together with you.

Sessions with me are conversational and down to earth. I want you to feel comfortable enough to be honest, because that's where change starts. But comfortable doesn't mean aimless. We'll set goals that actually matter to you, break them into steps that feel doable, and keep track of what's working and what isn't. I draw on a variety of therapeutic modalities and adapt them to the person in front of me.

When it's helpful, I bring parents into the process. Sometimes that means joint sessions. Sometimes it means separate meetings to help parents figure out how to support their young adult without pushing too hard or stepping back too far. The goal is always movement: small, real steps that build confidence and momentum.

I work with older adolescents and young adults, roughly ages 17–27, who are navigating the shift into adult life, and with the parents who are trying to help them. People often come to me when:

• Momentum has stalled: dropping out, taking a break that keeps getting longer, or struggling to start work or school
• Anxiety, low mood, or self-doubt are making everyday steps feel overwhelming
• Motivation, procrastination, or avoidance have become a pattern
• Attention and organization difficulties (including ADHD) make independence harder
• There's uncertainty about identity, direction, or what comes next after high school, a gap year, military service, or college
• Social life has shrunk, or a lot of time is going into screens and gaming
• Living at home has become tense, and parents and young adults keep clashing over expectations
• Parents feel worried, frustrated, or unsure how much to step in 

I see myself as part guide, part coach, and part fresh set of eyes. I'm not here to lecture or to tell anyone how their life should look. I'm here to help you figure out what you want, what's in the way, and what to do about it.

That means I listen carefully and take your perspective seriously. I'll also be straight with you when I notice patterns that are keeping you stuck. I'm flexible in how we work, and I'm happy to adjust as we go, but I'll keep us pointed toward progress.

For parents, my role is to help you understand what's going on beneath the surface, and to support you in finding a way of helping that works for your family. Many parents tell me that just feeling less alone in it makes a big difference.

Most of all, I want people to walk out of here feeling more capable, more hopeful, and more like themselves.