Teen Support

A POWERFUL TIME
OF BECOMING

Adolescence is one of the most powerful and vulnerable stages of human development. It is a time of profound brain remodeling, identity formation, and rapid change. While it can be exciting and expansive, it can also feel overwhelming for teens and the families who love them.

After graduating with my Master’s in Integral Psychology, I began working with children and adolescents. I quickly developed a passion for working with them and felt a strong need to learn ways to help and support them on their journey.

Supporting Young People Since 2006

My work with teens began in 2006 at nonprofit agencies, including the Children’s Homeless Network and Family Enrichment Services.
Later, I spent ten years at the County of San Mateo in the Children and Adolescent Department.
There, I provided psychotherapy to individuals from age five through young adulthood, as well as to their families.

EXPERIENCE ACROSS
SCHOOLS, FAMILIES &
COMMUNITIES

I collaborated closely with pediatricians, psychiatrists, schools, hospitals, Child Protective Services, residential programs, and community agencies. I also facilitated therapy groups, supervised interns, and provided professional training and workshops.

In addition to my clinical work, I was an adjunct professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies, teaching Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy for two years. I was also a board member for RISE, a nonprofit organization that taught yoga to students in under-resourced schools.

Creating Safety So Teens Can Rise

I consistently offer workshops for parents and teens on parenting adolescents, managing depression and anxiety, and developing effective coping skills. I created a Mindfulness Coping Skills Group for adolescents experiencing suicidal ideation, where I integrated DBT skills and taught yoga to help them reconnect with their bodies more healthily.

My current focus is primarily on adolescents aged 13 and above. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety disorders (including OCD), depression, trauma, and anger management. When teenagers are given a safe space to understand their emotions and feel accepted, they learn to regulate their nervous systems and strengthen their sense of self. They move forward with greater confidence and resilience, learning to navigate life’s complexities.

A MESSAGE JUST
FOR YOU

THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH FEELING
DEEPLY OR QUESTIONING YOURSELF.
ADOLESCENCE IS A TIME OF GROWTH, AND
MY ROLE IS TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND
YOURSELF AND BUILD CONFIDENCE.
Take the First Step
BEGIN WHERE YOU ARE

You do not need to have everything figured out to start.
Therapy is simply a conversation, one that can open
new ways of relating to yourself and the world around you.

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Integrative Therapy & Mind-Body Healing
Supporting individuals and teens with compassion and clarity.

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