Young adult

I specialize in the assessment and treatment of  young adults.

Some presenting issues involve those who are angry, withdrawn, depressed, oppositional, anxious, distracted, fighting, struggling in school, using drugs/alcohol, or are having trouble adjusting to a new life situation.

How do you help young adults?

Working with young adults requires a whole different skill set than working with adults.

I find that young adults appreciate a therapist who isn’t so worried about getting the client to like them, and instead focuses on trying to make the person’s life more manageable.

So how does that look?

Clients are sick of hearing from therapists the hundred different iterations of “and how does that make you feel?” Although not in itself a bad question, people usually have the answer to that question already written on their face.

I will create an encouraging environment for clients to feel safe enough to share what they’re thinking and feeling, without forcing it or being inauthentic.

Usually this involves a warming up period of getting to know one another.

Contact me today

If you are feeling stuck and don’t know how to handle your teen, it may be a good time to request a consultation with a professional.

Please email or call me to set up a complimentary, 15-minute initial consultation.

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