Teenage years: when eye rolls are a love language and silence is... well, everything
Helping Teens (and Parents) Breathe Easier — Online Teen Therapy That Works
Exclusively Online Therapy & Telehealth throughout Arizona, Florida, Massachusetts and Indiana.
It’s like they’re slipping away — and you’re not sure how to reach them.
Now? You get eye rolls. Closed doors. Maybe silence. Maybe shouting.
And deep down, you’re wondering: “Are they okay? Are they hurting more than they’re letting on?”
You’ve tried to support them — but nothing seems to land. Teachers say they’re not living up to their potential. But your teen says the teachers aren’t listening — that they’re letting things happen behind the scenes and blaming them for shutting down.
At home, it’s just as complicated. They say you’re yelling. You know you’re not — at least, not in the way they hear it. But somehow everything turns into a fight or a shut door.
Maybe they’ve said things like:
“You don’t understand me.”
“Everyone’s against me.”
“I can’t do anything right.”
And maybe you’ve started wondering: Is this just normal teen stuff… or is something deeper going on?
That’s where I come in.
In therapy, I create a space where teens can say the things they’re afraid to say at home.
No judgment. No lectures. Just someone who listens — and gets it. We talk through the things that feel unfair, overwhelming, or just too much — and we figure out new ways to cope, communicate, and connect.
And when I say we work through trauma, I don’t just mean the big, dramatic stuff. Trauma can look like being bullied every day at school.
It can be the constant stress of trying to “act normal” while anxiety is running wild underneath. It can be the exhaustion of ADHD — or the heartbreak of feeling left out, talked down to, or invisible in your own family.
Whatever form it takes — anxiety, overwhelm, self-doubt, shutdown — we work together to untangle it. So your teen can feel more in control, more confident, and more connected.
Unlike how your perfect baby seemed to turn into a teenager overnight… This kind of change doesn’t happen overnight. But with therapy — and time — you might start to see it: Your teen slowly coming out of survival mode. They're not snapping at you every time you speak. They're sleeping better. Laughing more. Maybe even laughing with you instead of at you.
You start to see them relaxing — physically and mentally. They can actually breathe. Their real self starts coming back — not just around friends, but with you, and even out in the world. For the first time in a long time, they seem comfortable in their own skin.
And you? You stop feeling like you're walking on eggshells. You start feeling like maybe, just maybe, you're getting your kid back.
I know, I know — this probably sounds like every therapy page ever. “Sure, that’s nice… but my kid’s different.” I get it. And honestly? You’re probably right. That’s why therapy with me isn’t one-size-fits-all. We figure out what actually works — for your kid, in your real life.
If any of this page felt familiar, let’s talk. No pressure — just a real conversation to see if therapy might help your teen (and your whole household) breathe a little easier. Click below to schedule a free consultation. I’d love to connect.
Let’s make change together
Teen Therapy With Me Will Look Like:
Sessions Are 100% Virtual
All sessions happen online — so your teen can show up from the comfort of home (or wherever they feel safe). They can wear hoodies, sip iced coffee, fidget with whatever they need — no judgment here. What matters is that they show up as they are and in a safe place where they know they won’t be overheard.
Each Session Starts with a Real Check-In
We begin every session by seeing how things have been going — no fake “I’m fine”s required. From there, we move into more structured therapy work based on:
What’s come up since our last session
What their overall therapy goals are
And what kind of support they need that day
Expect a mix of sarcasm, dark humor, and straight-up real talk. It’s really my base communication which is why teens and I tend to work together.
Privacy, Trust & Collaboration
Sessions are confidential — unless there’s a serious safety concern like abuse, suicidality, or self-harm. If a parent wants an update, I check in with the teen first to agree on what’s okay to share.
As for the therapy itself? I use a wide variety of approaches based on what each teen actually needs. I’m trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which I often use because of its lasting impact on anxiety, trauma, and other deep-rooted issues.
But I’ll always choose what works best for your teen — not what’s trendy or expected.
Common Questions About Teen Therapy
What if my teen doesn’t want to come to therapy?
Totally normal!
Our first session will include both the parent(s) and the teen — no pressure, just a chance for them to meet me with you in the room. It gives them space to hear your concerns, share a bit of their own (if they’re ready), and most importantly — realize that therapy doesn’t have to be scary or one-sided. During that first session, I’ll work to get their buy-in for at least a few sessions — and honestly, most teens agree. But if they’re completely against it, I’ll usually recommend not moving forward right away. We want this to be a good experience. If they feel forced into it, it can leave a bad taste for therapy later on — and I’d rather they come back when they’re ready than walk away feeling like this was just another thing out of their control.
What if my teen doesn’t open up?
You mean… what if your teen is a teen?!?
Well, since I have absolutely no experience working with teenagers, I guess we’ll just sit there in silence while I rake in a paycheck, right?
Or — plot twist — maybe I do have some experience with this.
And maybe I know that silence isn’t the enemy — it’s just the warm-up act.
Most teens don’t love awkward silence. So I wait. I ask curious questions. I ask them to teach me stuff — music, games, random influencers I’ve never heard of (because adults are dumb obviously). It helps them feel more in control, and honestly? It usually leads to real conversation faster than you’d expect. They get to lead. I stay patient. And pretty soon, the eye-rolls turn into actual words — sometimes even insight.
Can I join the sessions, or do they go alone?
No. Just… no.
Too blunt? Okay — how about: No, thank you. 😏
When we meet, I’ll have your teen confirm they’re alone and even do a quick camera sweep of the room. Therapy is their sacred space — a place where they can unmask, be real, and speak freely without fear of judgment (even well-meaning parent judgment).
If you’d like a check-in, I’m happy to do that — but I’ll always get your teen’s permission first. We’ll agree together on what’s okay to share, and I’ll loop them in afterward so they know exactly what was discussed.
How do I know if my teen needs therapy?
Honestly? If you’re here reading this — there’s probably already something nudging at you.
Maybe your teen’s more irritable, more anxious, more shut down, or just not quite themselves lately. Maybe they’re sleeping too much… or not enough. Snapping at you for no reason. Avoiding school. Isolating from friends. Or just floating through life like a ghost in a hoodie.
You don’t need to wait for a crisis.
Therapy can help even if things “aren’t that bad” — and sometimes especially when they’re in that weird, murky middle zone. If your gut says something’s off? Let’s talk.
What age range do you work with?
I specialize in working with teens — typically ages 13 to 18.
If your child is just outside that range and you're wondering if I might still be a good fit, feel free to reach out.