Teens & Families
For teens and for families finding their way back to each other.
Adolescence asks a lot, and so does parenting through it. I work with adolescents from age 9 and up, offering a space to be understood and giving families a shared language for moving forward together.
For adolescents and teens finding it hard to keep up
I work with young people from age 9 and up. Today's adolescents and teens are navigating more complexity than any previous generation: academic pressure, social media, shifting friendships, and a world that rarely slows down. If your teenager seems shut down, reactive, overwhelmed, or increasingly attached to screens, there is usually more going on than meets the eye.
In counselling, teens are met where they are. I do not lecture, and I do not treat them as a problem to be fixed. We build trust first, then work together on real skills for managing big feelings, steadying routines, and handling the pressures of school, friendships, and life online. The goal is for a teen to feel genuinely understood, not judged.
For families trying to find their way back to each other
When communication breaks down at home, it can feel like everyone is stuck. Parents and teens pull in different directions, conflict over screens flares up again and again, and a quiet disconnection settles in that no one quite knows how to bridge.
Family sessions slow things down so each person can be heard. Rather than deciding who is right, we work on understanding what is happening for everyone and finding workable ways forward. Families often leave with a shared language for the patterns they keep falling into, and practical agreements that hold up in everyday life.
Parent consultations
Sometimes the most useful work happens with parents alone. If your teen is not ready for counselling, or you simply want support in how to respond, parent consultations offer steady guidance, perspective, and concrete strategies. You do not have to figure it out by yourself.
A note for parents
Working with teens without parents in the room.
Teens often do their best work when they have a space that is genuinely their own. I frequently meet with teenagers individually, while keeping parents informed and involved in age-appropriate ways. We will talk openly about confidentiality and how communication works, so everyone knows what to expect and trust can be built on solid ground.
Concerned about your teen or your family?
Reach out with a few words about what is going on. Together we can find a starting point that feels right for your family.