Counseling for Children and Teens

IS EVERY DAY A STRUGGLE WITH YOUR CHILD/TEEN?

Are they asking for help?

Are you finding it more difficult to get your child/teen up in the morning?

Is the school calling more about negative behaviors with peers and teachers?

Are they refusing to go to school?

Is there an argument when trying to get your child/teen to do family/social activities?

Maybe a recent traumatic event has taken place and you can see you child/teen struggling to cope?

DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU’VE LOST YOUR TEENAGER?

Is your Teen asking for help?

Do you feel shut out of your teens life?

Do you notice your teen spending hours alone, on the internet/texting, refusing to engage with the family?

Does it seem like your teen is more defiant, overreacting when asked to do simple tasks?

Does your teen have friends? Do they get along with others or feel like they don’t fit in?

Are you concerned that your teen may have poor self image, poor body image, or an eating disorder?

Are you concerned that your teen is not understanding the consequences of making poor choices?

ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT YOUR CHILD/TEEN AND NOT SURE WHERE TO FIND THE RIGHT HELP?

Is your child having trouble with peers, feel bullied?

Maybe your child feels alone, isolated from others?

Are you noticing a sudden drop in grades, loss of interest in having fun or wanting to do activities?

Have you noticed cutting/self harm?

Do you find yourself worried and out of ideas about how to help?

IF YOUR CHILD OR TEEN IS ASKING FOR HELP, LISTEN TO THEM, THEY ARE TRYING TO TELL YOU WHAT THEY NEED.

IF ANY OF THESE CONCERNS SOUND FAMILIAR, LET'S CONNECT! YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE!

I can Help and invite you to call for an Initial Free 15-20 Minute Phone Consultation.
760-317-8746
[email protected]

 

WE HAVE SO MUCH GOING ON ALREADY, HOW WILL WE HAVE TIME FOR COUNSELING?
As your child/teen improves, you will have more time to do the things that you enjoy instead of worrying. Maybe this means more time for self care, enjoying your other relationships and family activities. Let’s get started!

IT IS COMMON FOR PARENTS TO FEEL LOST WHEN FINDING THE RIGHT THERAPIST ESPECIALLY IN SAN DIEGO WERE THE CHOICES ARE OVERWHELMING.

You are wanting to make sure you find someone both you and your child can trust, but not sure where to start.
While finding a therapist with the right education and experience is important, it is also important to find someone that your Child/Teen and you feel comfortable talking to.
I offer a free phone consultation to make sure you have the opportunity to find out if we are a good client-therapist match.
Counseling can be extremely effective in helping children/teens learn to express themselves in healthier ways.
It also can build on what you, as a parent, are already doing, as well as offer support, education and new concepts to try at home.
Being a parent is hard regardless of your unique situation, and there is nothing wrong with seeking help.
I can help your child find balance and a sense of calm when facing challenging emotions. We will work together to help your family heal and thrive.

NEXT STEPS...
Sometimes the most difficult step is making the initial call for support. I invite you to call for a free telephone consultation. If you decide to proceed further, we will schedule an appointment.

I look forward to talking with you. 760-317-8746

Whatever obstacles and struggles someone may be going through in life, I consider it a privilege to help them deal with. I understand that the clients I see are entrusting me to give them the right resources to guide them down a new path, with a new perspective, so they can achieve their own goals. With a healthy balance of listening, guiding, and even learning, I use my own experience and resources to help people really start off on the right foot on that path. Whether you, or someone you know struggles with something like depression, or simply wants a different outlook on their life, it’s something to work through together, and by setting up a consultation, we can get started.

Areas of Specialty:


Peer Pressure
Communication breakdowns
Behavioral Issues
Poor Self Image
Changes in Family Dynamics

Family Conflict
Grief/Loss
Life’s Changes
Sadness/Depression
Worry/Anxiety

As a therapist, my role is to guide you as you take steps towards positive life changes, healing, and a healthy mind. Together we’ll work to uncover and better understand life’s challenges and day-to-day stressors that detract from your life and focus, and begin identifying and practicing things that will make you stronger.

Therapy is meant to be a completely individual experience, and I treat it as such, with deep compassion and absolutely no judgment. Not only do I want to provide support and encouragement for each of my clients, but it’s my goal to offer them practical resources that they can put into practice immediately in their lives. I used both modern approaches and tried and true methods to fit each client’s individual needs with understanding, no matter who they are, or their particular walk of life. Everyone can achieve more personal growth and strength, and it’s an honor to work on that together.