Individual Counseling
Individual Counseling
Adolescents (12-17 years old)
Do any of these remind you of your teen?
Never ending anger
Verbal or physical fights at home and/or school
Frequent emails or calls home regarding their behavior and/or attendance
Has had ISS or been sent to an alternative school
Has been arrested and/or in a juvenile detention center or has other legal troubles that did not lead to serious consequences
Engages in substance use
Has relationship issues with peers, romantic partners, and family members
Has no motivation, seems apathetic or numb, or like they don't care about anything
Makes impulsive and reckless decisions
If so, they may be a good fit for me. I work with teens on some of the same skills I work with younger children on such as emotional regulation and behavior management. Because their brains are a bit more developed, they are usually able to process and understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors a lot better than younger children. However, even teenagers sometimes need games and movement to help get them talking. When working with teens, I focus on helping them understand themselves better so they can determine who they want to be and what needs to be done to get there. While I acknowledge the somewhat limited control they have over their lives, I help them find ways to cope with a lack of control and regain some autonomy and independence. The self and accountability are heavily emphasized.
Adults (18+ years old)
Do any of these things apply to you?
You find yourself exhibiting generational patterns that remind you of your parents
You experienced trauma during your lifetime
You have frequent arguments or conflicts in your relationships
You have had legal issues that may or may not have led to an arrest, incarceration, or probation
You find yourself frequently having issues at jobs and either quitting or getting fired often
You have negative thoughts and a negative view of yourself
You find it hard to trust others
As an adult, you have the full autonomy to determine if counseling/therapy is for you and which counselor/therapist fits you the best. If any of the above statements sound like you, we may be a good fit for each other. Even as adults, we need to work on some of the same skills that children and adolescents need to work on, so those will likely still be addressed in your counseling sessions. These include things like emotional regulation, behavior management, relational skills, decision making skills, etc. In sessions with adult clients, I treat you as an equal partner and collaborator. I walk with you on your journey, not behind you or in front of you. We will work together to determine what goals matter the most to you and what treatment options are the best for you.