Specialty
Children & adolescents
Kids rarely announce what's wrong. It comes out sideways — in meltdowns, silence, stomachaches, slipping grades. Counseling helps them put words to it and gives them skills to handle it.
When counseling can help
- —Big emotions that overwhelm them (and the household)
- —Worry about school, friends, or being apart from you
- —A teen who has gone quiet or pulled away
- —Changes in sleep, appetite, or mood that linger
- —Struggles adjusting to a move, divorce, or loss
How counseling helps
I've spent my career with young people — as a counselor, school counselor, and teacher. I meet kids where they are: through conversation, play, and genuine curiosity about their world. The goal isn't just to feel better this week; it's to build emotional vocabulary and coping skills that carry into adulthood.
Parents are partners in the process. You will always know how things are going, what is being worked on, and how you can help at home.
Give them words for it.
The first conversation is free of pressure — just a chance to see if it’s a good fit.
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