Therapy for your tweens & teens

Supporting tweens and teens through life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, and finding the right guidance matters.

I provide therapy that is safe, compassionate, and tailored to your child’s unique needs. My approach helps young people build resilience, emotional confidence, and practical coping skills for everyday life.

What you can expect

Evidence-based support

I use strategies backed by research to help tweens and teens manage anxiety, stress, and big emotions. Sessions incorporate skills that make a real difference at home, at school, and with friends.

Safe and respectful environment

Your child’s safety and privacy are my top priorities. While sessions are confidential, I keep parents informed about general progress and any safety concerns.

Engaging, age-appropriate therapy

Therapy should feel relevant and approachable. I tailor activities and conversations so your child feels heard, understood, and empowered to participate.

Collaborative approach

I work as a team with both your child and your family, providing guidance on how to reinforce progress at home and navigate everyday challenges together.

Why work with me?

As a former educator who worked with children in grades K-12 in schools, homes, and educational centers, I understand the unique challenges of tweens and teens, from school pressure to social dynamics. My goal is to help your child thrive, not just cope — starting with having a space to feel understood and extending into practical tools for everyday emotional well-being.

As a BIPOC therapist with a rich cultural background, I also bring an awareness of how cultural values, traditions, family dynamics, and systemic challenges shape your child’s experiences. My approach is grounded in cultural sensitivity, ensuring that therapy honors your child’s unique identity rather than overlooking or misunderstanding it.

I also help bridge communication between parents and children, especially when cultural or generational differences create tension. I support families in building stronger connections and healthier relationships.

I’m grateful to be supervised by two amazing psychotherapists and humans who have deep expertise in school-based family counseling, which lends itself greatly to my work as a clinician:

  • Peter Geiger, who has been an organizer, presenter, consultant and moderator with the Oxford Symposium in School-Based Family Counseling, an annual international, multidisciplinary conference to build theory and identify and disseminate best practice in helping at-risk students thrive in the education setting

  • Stephanie Del Chiaro, who has spent much of her career working with youth ages 12 and older, along with their families, in support of their socioemotional development, as well as worked to establish school-based mental health programs in the Bay Area.

 FAQs

  • Parents often seek therapy when they notice changes in their child’s mood, behavior, or school performance. Signs can include sadness, anger, anxiety, withdrawal, or struggles with friendships. You don’t have to wait until things feel “serious”. Therapy can be helpful to proactively build skills and simply have a safe space to talk.

  • Yes. While you child’s confidentiality is my number one priority, parent involvement is key. I can provide feedback, tools, and guidance to support your child while respecting the safe space we create in sessions.

  • Every child is different. Some may benefit from a few months of therapy, while others may need longer support. Together, we’ll set goals and regularly check progress so you know how your child is doing.

  • Keep it simple and reassuring. You might say: “Therapy is a safe space where can talk or play.” Avoid framing it as “something is wrong” and instead focus on support and growth.