In-person in west linn, OR & online across Oregon
therapy that supports Resilience + confidence in Kids & Teens
If you're worried about your kid or teen and you’re not sure what they need next, you’re in the right place.
is your kid struggling, but not sure how to talk about it?
growing up is incredibly hard, and the world just keeps getting louder.
Maybe you’ve noticed your child withdrawing, melting down, shutting down, or becoming more anxious and overwhelmed lately. Maybe friendships feel harder, school feels heavier, or home feels tense. You want them to feel understood and supported—not pressured to be someone they’re not—but nothing you try seems to help for long.
You want them to understand themselves, feel confident, and learn how to manage feelings without falling apart.
My work with kids and teens focuses on looking beyond symptoms and behaviors to make sense of what’s happening under the surface, and helping them build confidence, connection, and emotional resilience in a world that asks a lot of them.
You know your kid—and something’s not quite right.
You’ve tried adjusting routines, offering reassurance, giving space, and staying patient. But the patterns keep showing up, and it’s starting to feel bigger than a rough week or a developmental phase.
Its still feeling like:
Big emotions are taking over daily life: meltdowns, shutdowns, tears, anger, or constant overwhelm.
More defiance, withdrawal, or emotional outbursts, and less joy or confidence.
They’re anxious, sad, irritable, or shut down in ways that feel bigger than “just a phase.”
how i can help
Think of me as the therapist-translator-coach hybrid your kid actually vibes with. I help them learn emotional regulation, communication skills, and ways to navigate school, friendships, identity, and stress without burning out. And for you? I help you understand the “why” behind the behavior so you can respond in ways that help — not accidentally make things harder.
understand
what the behavior is telling us
I look for what makes sense about the behavior, not what’s “wrong.” Our thoughts, feelings, and reactions are designed to protect us - it’s just that sometimes, the way our brains protect us actually get in our way.
Many kids are overwhelmed, exhausted from holding it together all the time, or burnt out; therapy helps them feel understood and supported instead of judged.
learn
skills that actually help in real life
Therapy gives kids and teens practical tools for navigating big feelings, stress, and everyday challenges. We work on things like emotional regulation, coping with anxiety, managing overwhelm, and building flexibility when things don’t go as planned.
The goal isn’t perfection or compliance—it’s helping your child feel more capable, more confident, and better equipped to handle what comes their way.
uncover
how to connect without constant conflict
When kids struggle, it often shows up in relationships first—at home, at school, or with peers. Therapy helps them understand their own needs, express themselves more clearly, and practice healthier ways of relating to others.
Over time, this can mean fewer power struggles, better communication, and a stronger sense of connection—with family, friends, and the people who matter most to them.