Being a teenager can be tough. It's like playing a game where everyone else seems to know the rules but no one bothered to explain them to you. You might find yourself scrolling TikTok until 3am, wondering why everyone else has their shit together. Or feeling like you're either pissed off or completely numb, or lashing out at people you care about—then hating yourself for it. Whether you're cutting yourself because the emotional pain feels unbearable, burning out chasing perfect grades, or lying awake with racing thoughts about death and what's the point of anything, I've got you. Here's what adults who've forgotten what being a teenager is actually like don't get: This isn't just a "phase," or you being difficult. These behaviors, thoughts, and feelings are your mind's way of sending an SOS. A signal that something needs your attention. In other words, they are warning signs—not character flaws.

What Therapy With Me Looks Like

When we work together, I don't follow a script. I don't give you advice that you didn't ask for. I listen to understand. I make observations about what I believe are patterns. Not because I'm an expert—but because we are all climbing our own mountain. Because I'm on my mountain and you're on yours, I can spot some dangerous areas that you may have not noticed; I have an outside perspective. Then, I can help point out those patterns in a way that would help lead you towards YOUR goals.

• Our sessions might include:

• Actually figuring out what's happening in your mind and body when everything feels too much

• Identifying the specific triggers that send you spiraling

• Learning tools to channel your anger and intense emotions into something that doesn't destroy you

• Exploring deeper questions about who you are and what you actually want (not what everyone else expects)

• Building real friendships instead of performing for social media

  Reaching out takes guts—especially when you don't have words for what's wrong or when your parents have asked that you see me. I respect that courage. My clients describe me as warm, direct, and patient. No judgment, just someone who remembers what it's like to be your age and found a way through.

Meet Future You.

Imagine actually wanting to be in your own life. Not because everything's perfect, but because you know how to handle the hard stuff.

What if you could:

• Sleep through the night without your brain replaying every embarrassing thing you've ever done

• Express yourself without it turning into a screaming match or complete shutdown

• Find people who actually get you, not just the mask you wear at school

• Figure out what you actually care about—not what your parents or teachers say you should

• Use your intelligence and creativity for things that actually matter to you

• Like yourself without needing everyone else's approval first

Therapy is like having GPS for your emotional life. Right now, you might feel like you're driving in circles, taking wrong turns, or completely lost without signal. A therapist doesn't drive for you or tell you exactly where to go, but helps you figure out where you actually want to end up and finds routes that work for your life. Sometimes the fastest route isn't the best one, and sometimes you need to recalculate when you hit unexpected roadblocks. Your brain is already trying to find its way toward feeling better and growing up in a way that makes sense for you. Except sometimes it gets stuck following old directions that used to work but now just lead you to dead ends or bad neighborhoods. Therapy helps you update your internal GPS and discover new routes—ones where you still hit traffic and construction zones (life's always going to have those), but this time you have tools to navigate them instead of just sitting there honking your horn. You learn to trust your own sense of direction on a deeper level, and as a result, you can better choose which way to turn. Your struggles won't disappear overnight; rather, they become part of the journey instead of roadblocks that stop you completely. I keep my practice deliberately small so I can respond quickly, offer evening appointments, and create a safe space for real change. Whether you're dealing with self-harm, family drama, school stress, or just the crushing feeling that life is pointless—I've got you.

The choice to start therapy is yours. If you're ready to stop pretending everything's fine when it feels like hell, reach out for a free consultation. Worth a shot? You bet.