Teen Issues

I strive to offer an open and nurturing environment where children and teens can feel safe and embraced for being exactly who they are. Whether your child is dealing with school or sport performance, friendship conflicts, identity concerns, or anxiety, I aim to offer lifelong emotional resilience and coping skills to encourage a sense of empowerment, self-trust, and confidence.

I work with adolescent and preadolescents (11+) on the particular struggles related to social, hormonal, and environmental changes during that challenging period of life. I have particular experience and expertise working with adolescents with self-injurous behaviors.

I have worked with teens as a teacher, camp counselor, tutor, and facilitator. My many years of working with teens has given me key insights into youth development and life transitions. I value engaging young people in claiming their identities and building independence, key parts of adolescence.

Early on, Kimberly received training with acute children and adolescents in PHP and IOP services. She has used that training to help children and adolescents with emotional regulation, self-harm, suicidal ideation, anxiety, mindfulness, impulsivity, child/parent relationships, trauma, anger, aggression, and ADHD/executive functioning. Kimberly uses play therapy and age-appropriate techniques while working with kids and adolescents to help them express themselves during therapy.

From struggles with confidence and the pressures of success in school, sports, and home to social media and technology; teens are surrounded by a world sending them confusing messages causing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress and more.

For the last 10 years I have successfully worked with teens and preteens with a variety of concerns including: behavioral, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and family conflict.

Adolescence is such a time of transition! For many, this transition results in anxiety, questioning of identity, and maybe a few mistakes. I have years of expertise helping teens to turn this time into an exciting exploration and expression of who they are becoming. Whether there have been concerns about drugs or alcohol use, sexual experimentation or pregnancy, or skipping school, I am confident that I can help both your teen, and yes, you, too, moms and dads!

I have worked extensively with adolescents and teenagers on everything from anxiety/panic attacks to Identity, depression, self harm, and the early stages of eating or substance disorders. We also work on issues related to the covid-19 pandemic, online vs. in-person school, academic pressures, perfectionism, how to make decisions about choosing a high school or college. And I focus with them on increasing their strengths such as creativity, insight, and the desire to do the therapeutic work.

Help teens figure out the best way to identify and express how they are feeling. Share better communication techniques so teens and their families can begin to understand each other honestly. Allow teens to have a space to share their thoughts without being judged.

Adolescents is a unique time in a girls life that can bring forth an array of emotions, experiences, doubts, relationships issues and even traumas. I love working with adolescent girls to develop a relationship with their inner knowing, confidence, and self-love to navigate their experiences and emotions in more helpful way.

Building a trusting and empathetic relationship with the teenager is crucial for effective therapy, as it allows for open communication and collaboration in addressing their unique challenges and concerns.Tailoring therapeutic techniques to the developmental stage and individual needs of the teenager is key, as adolescents often require a combination of cognitive-behavioral, family-oriented, and supportive approaches to promote their mental and emotional well-being.

Trapped in lives that we have not chosen and expected to abandon them for the uncertainty of the unknown. What could possibly go wrong?

As teens you have so much to deal with, especially these days of the pandemic- talk about your stressors with school, relationships, and whatever else is on your mind. I'm here for you!

I have worked with adolescents for the past 3 years, working on issues such as school and peer struggles, anxiety, depression, trauma, self esteem, and family conflicts.

Adolescence is a beautiful and wild time. The brain is undergoing this massive transformation. There are so many "firsts" occurring and you're really exploring and defining exactly who you are. Our society doesn't always do the best job at celebrating or preparing us for this transformation. (think media portrayals of the moody teen always being the butt of the joke). In reality, this time can be stressful for parents and teens alike. What if we could make it smoother with support?

I have been working with teens for almost a decade working through depressive symptoms, anxiety, family dynamics and their relationship to queerness. Adolescents often tell me that I have a direct, warm and easy-going approach that allows them space to talk openly.

I specialize in working with teens/emerging adults. The transition into adulthood can be challenging and filled with stress. I work teenagers and emerging adults to process this transition, develop coping methods, and challenge the unique stressors during this life period.

It can be challenging to discern whether your kid’s behavior is part of their growth, their unique personality, or if there’s something else hidden underneath. This is particularly hard when the signs of distress are not as obvious or when kids struggle to communicate what they are going through. The beauty of therapy is that it provides a private space for your kid or teen to play, share, and open up without fear of judgment or rejection.

Depression, anxiety. LGBTQI+, non-binary, substance use

Our clinicians help adolescents develop a more secure and healthy identity and understanding of themselves, improve communication skills, and resolve conflicts both inside and outside the home. In working with teens, our clinicians first and foremost foster a space where they feel truly safe to open up and trust in the relationship. We value authentic connection and trust.