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Rising Resilient counseling
Therapy for anxiety, depression, chronic overwhelm, and the underlying wiring that might be driving it all. Whether you already know you're neurodivergent or you're just starting to suspect your brain works differently—let's figure out what's actually happening and what might help.
kids & teens
adults
couples & families
Let Me Guess:
You’re exhausted from trying to figure it out alone.
Maybe you're here because your kid is struggling—big feelings that spill over, meltdowns that come out of nowhere, school getting harder, anxiety taking over. You're constantly wondering if you're doing the right thing, if you're missing something important, if there's a way to help that you just haven't found yet.
Or maybe you're here for yourself. You're the one people rely on, the one who keeps it together—at least on the outside. But something's been cracking open. You're noticing how quickly you doubt yourself, how reactive or exhausted you feel, how much effort it takes to get through ordinary days. You've tried the standard advice, done the things that are "supposed" to help, and you're still struggling.
Either way, people keep suggesting things that don't work. "Have you tried being more consistent?" "Just make a schedule." "Think positive." And you're thinking: you don't get it.
I do. I work with parents navigating what it looks like when their kid's brain doesn't come with a manual—and with adults (especially 30-something parents) who are realizing their own brain might not either. When the strategies that work for other people fall flat. When you're doing everything "right" and it's still hard. When anxiety or depression or overwhelm isn't just about stress—it's about how you're wired.
Here's what I know: you're not broken. Your kid isn't broken. But the approaches you've been handed might be built for a completely different kind of brain. Let's figure out what actually fits.
Feeling a little more like yourself
(or at least less overwhelmed)
is worth showing up for.
Life doesn’t magically calm down. Kids still melt down. Parents still second-guess themselves. Your brain still spirals at 2am. People still disappoint you (sometimes including you). Therapy isn’t about fixing the outside—it’s about changing how alone you feel on the inside when things get hard.
What I see happen in therapy:
People start trusting what they know about themselves instead of overriding it with what they should feel or want. Teens and adults figure out what's actually theirs to carry—and what never was. Parents shift from "Why am I doing this wrong?" to "Okay, I see what's happening here." Families interrupt patterns that have been quietly running the show for years.
And after a while, people build enough steadiness that therapy becomes a resource instead of a lifeline. (I am trying to work myself out of a job, after all.)
Who I Work With
Kids & Teens
Big emotions, shutdowns, meltdowns—it's not defiance, it's communication. I help kids and teens understand what's underneath the behavior and find ways to ask for what they need that people can actually hear. This isn't therapy where I force feelings or ask "how does that make you feel?" every five minutes. It's about figuring out how their brain works, what's hard and what's hard about it, and what might make things feel more manageable.
Neurodivergence
You've been dealing with anxiety, depression, or chronic overwhelm for years—and something still feels off. Maybe you've always known your brain works differently, or maybe you're just starting to suspect there's something underneath the symptoms that no one's caught yet. I work with clients whose neurodivergence has been missed or misdiagnosed, especially when it shows up as anxiety and depression instead of “classic” ADHD or autism. We'll figure out what's actually happening and build strategies that work with your brain instead of against it.
Parents & Families
Parenting a neurodivergent kid when you're neurodivergent yourself can feel like running two different operating systems on the same device. Or parenting a neurodivergent kid when you're not can feel like speaking different languages without a translator. I help families understand each other's wiring, lower the reactivity, and build connection that actually works for everyone involved. Not teen vs. parents—understanding how everything fits together.
lindsey Regier, LPC.
Support That Sees the Story Beneath the Struggle.
If you’re here, you’ve probably tried everything people said “should” work — and it didn’t. That’s usually a sign your brain (or your kid’s brain) isn’t the problem; the approach is.
My work is about decoding the story behind the struggles, supporting your child in a way that fits their wiring, and helping you feel confident instead of overwhelmed. No judgment, just practical tools and real support.
What I Won’t Do
Because it matters
just as much as what I will:
I won't force you into your feelings or tell you that you need to "sit with discomfort" when you're already drowning in it. I won't hand you a reward chart and call it therapy. I won't make your kid talk if they don't want to. I won't tell you to "think positive" when your thoughts are actually accurate—just hard. And I won't pretend I have all the answers.
What I will do: help you figure out what's happening, why it makes sense, and what might actually help.
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“The most interesting people you’ll find are ones that don’t fit into your average cardboard box. They’ll make what they need. They’ll make their own boxes.”
-Dr. Temple Grandin
How We Start
01
Fill out a new client inquiry form
Tell me what's going on, who you're hoping to get support for, and what you've already tried. This helps me figure out if I'm the right fit—or if someone else might be better equipped to help.
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We’ll Talk
I'll reach out to schedule a brief call or email exchange to answer questions, talk through logistics, and make sure we're on the same page about what you're looking for.
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First Session
We meet, figure out what's most important to address, and build a plan that feels supportive instead of overwhelming. You're interviewing me for the position of "your therapist"—figuring out if I pass the vibe check.
Trying to figure it out alone isn't working.
You need someone who actually gets it.
frequently asked questions
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You’re still in the right place. Labels can be helpful, but they aren’t required. Therapy isn’t about sorting you into a category — it’s about understanding how your brain works and what helps you feel more like you.
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Such a fair question - therapists are always talking about “a good fit,” but what does that even mean?
Here’s the deal: research has shown that the biggest driver of outcomes in therapy is the therapeutic relationship, even more than modalities or other factors. Being “a good fit” isn’t about me sizing you up, it’s about you interviewing me for the job of “your therapist.”
For me, being “a good fit” isn’t about complexity or “how big the problem is,” it’s making sure that my expertise and particular skillset would actually be helpful. Fit is about alignment: your needs, my scope of practice, and whether my approach is the right one for the job.
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I’m in-network with a number of insurance plans, and can also bill out of network. For current rates, accepted insurance plans, and more information about out of network billing, click here.
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Totally normal. Most kids and teens aren’t exactly lining up to spill their guts to a stranger. I start by focusing on trust — getting to know them, finding what helps them feel safe, and letting them set the pace. Therapy works best when they feel like they have a say in it.