Child, Adolescent & Family Therapy

Support and Strategies for Managing the Stressors of Everyday Life

Building Resilience Together

Within us lies the strength and resilience to face the inevitable challenges of life. Parenting and growing up can be both deeply rewarding and undeniably challenging. Children bring joy, but they can also be complex emotional beings. The right support—for you or your child—can reveal hidden strengths, bring more calm and structure to daily life, and empower your family with the tools to navigate challenges with confidence and greater ease.

Support that Balances Compassion with Results

I specialize in child, adolescent, and family therapy, with a focus on:

Talking through life’s worries and wonders…

The Joys & Challenges of Parenting

A woman and a young girl walking hand-in-hand on a forest trail, with sunlight filtering through tall trees in the background.

Parenting is one of life’s most rewarding—and most demanding—responsibilities.
It calls for a delicate balance between emotional warmth and connection, and setting high (yet realistic) expectations that support each child’s healthy development and ability to navigate the world.

Amid the many competing demands—managing routines and responsibilities, guiding behavior, running a household, preparing meals, juggling work, tending to the intense needs of family members, chauffeuring from place to place, creating meaningful experiences, and trying to manage our own stress—it’s no wonder we sometimes feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or burned out.

At times, we may feel that our strength and resilience have been stretched thin. And that’s okay—because recognizing this is often the first step toward meaningful change and realizing that everything you need, is already within you.


But even the most capable parents and resilient kids sometimes benefit from support, fresh strategies, or simply a sounding board to help recalibrate. In our work together, we’ll take a collaborative approach to identify areas that can be strengthened or restructured. We’ll develop practical, effective strategies to foster a greater sense of calm, confidence, and ease in your daily life. Often, just a few new tools can make a meaningful difference—helping to reduce tantrums and resistance to directives, navigate life transitions, or manage other challenging behaviors.

Parents often reach out with a wide range of concerns, including (but not limited to):

  • Behavioral support and management

  • Nurturing emotional expression and regulation

  • Creating consistent household routines and expectations

  • Increasing motivation and cooperation

  • Supporting a neurodiverse child

  • Navigating differences in personality and temperament

  • Managing broader family stressors, life transitions, or unique needs

Whether you're seeking clarity, relief, or a path forward, you're not alone—and support is available. I am here to listen and learn about your family experiences and work together to find ways to restore a sense of stability and wellbeing.

Resilience

Resilience is our inner capacity to face life’s challenges with strength and skill. Without tools to build resilience—often called "grit"—we may avoid, resist, or feel overwhelmed by everyday stressors, from school and relationships to family dynamics and major life transitions.

While many factors shape how we respond to adversity, the good news is that life’s challenges—big and small—can become powerful opportunities for growth. Three key supports help us transform hardship into resilience: supportive relationships, a safe environment, and self-understanding. We may not be born with unshakable steadiness, but research shows we can develop both resilience ("I can handle this") and a growth mindset ("I can improve") over time.

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