Areas of Focus
Adolescence is a difficult time for most individuals. Stressors faced by many adolescents include, but are not limited to, academic pressure and performance, peer relationships, bullying, seeking independence, increased responsibility, and physical and emotional changes. Developmentally-appropriate interventions focusing on the mental, social, and emotional needs of adolescents place a strong emphasis on developing trust, building safety, practicing boundaries, and understanding confidentiality. Caregivers are encouraged to engage in the therapeutic process, either in session with their child or individually with the counselor, to practice skill-building and receive education to support their child’s care.
Teens and Young Adults
Depression is more than occasional sadness—it’s a mental health condition that can affect how individuals think, feel, and function day to day. It may show up as ongoing low mood, loss of motivation, irritability, numbness, changes in sleep or appetite, or feeling disconnected from friends, school, or activities that once felt meaningful. Depression can make even small tasks feel overwhelming, but it is not a weakness or a personal failure. With understanding, support, and the right therapeutic approach, individuals can learn to manage symptoms, build resilience, and reconnect with themselves and their goals.
Depression
Anxiety is more than everyday stress or occasional worry—it’s a persistent sense of fear, tension, or unease that can interfere with daily life. For many individuals, anxiety may show up as constant overthinking, racing thoughts, physical symptoms like a tight chest or stomach aches, difficulty sleeping, or avoiding situations that feel overwhelming. Anxiety can make school, relationships, and decision-making feel exhausting and intimidating. It’s important to know that anxiety is common and treatable.
Anxiety
Identity work in therapy focuses on helping individuals explore and understand who they are, what matters to them, and how they want to show up in the world. This can include exploring sexual orientation, gender identity, religious or spiritual beliefs, cultural background, and personal values. This process can feel empowering, confusing, or overwhelming—especially when navigating expectations from family, peers, or society. Therapy provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space to ask questions, reflect, and develop self-acceptance. Through identity work, clients can build confidence, clarify their values, strengthen their sense of self, and make choices that feel more authentic and aligned with who they are.
Identity Work
Trauma is the emotional and psychological response to experiences that feel overwhelming, unsafe, or deeply distressing. Trauma can come from many sources—such as accidents, loss, bullying, abuse, medical experiences, or ongoing stress—and it doesn’t always look the same for everyone. It may show up as anxiety, emotional numbness, irritability, difficulty trusting others, trouble concentrating, or feeling constantly on edge. Therapy can provide a safe, supportive space to process what happened, develop coping skills, and rebuild a sense of safety, connection, and control. Healing is possible, and support can make a meaningful difference.
Trauma
Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion that often develops after long periods of stress or pressure—especially around school, work, expectations, or social demands. Burnout can show up as constant fatigue, lack of motivation, irritability, feeling overwhelmed, or a sense of detachment from things that once mattered. It can feel like you’re running on empty, even when you’re trying your best. Burnout isn’t a sign of laziness or failure; it’s a signal that your mind and body need support. With therapy, you can learn how to manage stress, set healthier boundaries, reconnect with your values, and restore balance and energy in your life.
Burnout
Life transitions are periods of change that can shift routines, relationships, and a sense of identity. Transitions such as developmental changes, graduating from school, moving out, starting or ending relationships, marriage or divorce, or becoming a parent can bring a mix of excitement, uncertainty, stress, and grief. Even positive changes can feel overwhelming and destabilizing. Therapy offers a supportive space to process these shifts, manage emotions, and develop coping strategies. With guidance and support, individuals can navigate transitions with greater confidence, clarity, and resilience, and move forward feeling more grounded in their next chapter.