Mental Health for Teens & Young Adults

Finding clinicians that truly understand the unique needs of someone with special needs is unfortunately far and few between. Traditional 'talk therapy' is often not the answer, unless the clinician knows how to communicate with someone who processes the world a little differently. I have worked with many special needs and neurodivergent adolescents and young adults, who also struggle with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, limited self-worth, suicidal ideation, self-harm, addictions, and eating disorders.  

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What sets my work apart is that I use both the body and mind & meaningful activities to facilitate healing. Sometimes, we don’t even have to ‘talk’ about the difficult stuff because the body expresses it. Sessions might include movement activities, empowerment exercises, art therapy, somatic work, yoga, boundary building/setting, mindfulness and/or sensory strategies.

 

In addition, we will work on building self-awareness, learning to take perspectives, increasing self-motivation, and refining problem-solving skills. This will leave your child feeling more confident in themselves and empowered to seek change. Other areas we can address include school participation, future employment or higher education, friendships and dating, money management, leisure activities, and self-care.