Therapy for Teens

Hi, I’m Joe.

I work with teens who are navigating a really complex and often overwhelming time in their lives. Whether it’s school pressure, social dynamics, anxiety, depression, identity questions, family stress, or just trying to figure out who they are—therapy can offer a space that feels less heavy. A place to sort through what’s going on without judgment, without expectations, and without needing to have the right words.

I didn’t grow up with therapy myself, and I know how strange or even uncomfortable it can feel to talk to someone new. That’s why my approach is patient, relational, and rooted in mutual respect. I work at the teen’s pace. Some teens talk a lot, some barely say a word at first. Both are totally okay. I focus on building trust—because no matter what therapeutic tools we use, nothing works if the relationship doesn’t feel safe.

In our sessions, we might talk about what’s going on at home or school, feelings of disconnection or frustration, how hard it is to feel “normal” when everything inside feels anything but. I use mindfulness, somatic tools, and creative strategies when they’re helpful, but I never force anything. Sometimes the most powerful thing we do is simply create space for a teen to be exactly where they are.

Therapy isn’t about changing your teen into someone else—it’s about supporting them in becoming more comfortable being themselves. That might mean learning to name and express emotions, developing tools for managing anxiety or depression, building stronger boundaries, or just being in a space where they don’t have to explain themselves all the time.

For parents and caregivers: I know it can be hard to watch your teen struggle, especially when they’re not talking to you about what’s going on. I offer optional check-ins, with the teen’s consent, and I’m available to help you understand their development, emotional needs, and how to support them without overwhelming them. Therapy can serve as a bridge—between who your teen is becoming and what they need from you along the way.

Whether your teen is withdrawn, overwhelmed, perfectionistic, stuck in people-pleasing, anxious, angry, or unsure of what’s going on inside them—they’re not alone. Therapy can help. And I’d be honored to walk alongside them (and you) in that process.