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Pre-Teens
I work with LGBTQIA2S+ pre-teens ages 10-12 and their parents. Pre-teens typically get engaged in sessions when it includes a bit of talk therapy, expressive arts, movement, games, and developmentally appropriate books. Parent coaching and check-ins are collaborative and on an as-needed basis. Clients who have experienced trauma at an early age may be a good fit for Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I meet with both parents and pre-teens together for the first session.
Your pre-teen may be a good fit for therapy if they are experiencing:
low self-esteem or self-worth
anxiety
stress
mood swings
depression
gender identity exploration
trouble at school
low social skills
childhood abuse
Click here to learn about what to expect in your first session.
Teens
I work with teens ages 13-19 through a relational-cultural, intersectional feminist, and narrative lens. I will provide your teen with a confidential space to heal and explore. I typically engage teens through talk therapy and creative activities. If your teen has experienced trauma, they may be a good fit for Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). I meet with both parents and teens together for the first session and then meet only with the teen, except for some parent coaching and check-ins as needed.
Your teen may be a good fit for therapy if they are experiencing:
low self-esteem or self-worth
anxiety
stress
mood swings
depression
gender identity exploration
sexual identity exploration
trouble with school and social-related issues
grief
childhood abuse
Click here to learn about what to expect in your first session.
