Counseling for children and teens in Charlotte, North Carolina
Big emotions can be challenging, both for young people to manage and for parents to support. If your child or teen is having frequent meltdowns, struggles to cope, or seems easily overwhelmed, therapy can help. Together, we’ll build a toolbox of strategies to support both you and your child in navigating big emotions with more ease.
big feelings
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Some children and teens struggle to see their strengths. They may give up easily, avoid challenges, or assume they’re not capable. These patterns can affect confidence, motivation, and daily functioning. In therapy, we work to build self-awareness, resilience, and a more flexible sense of self-worth.
Self-esteem
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Neurodivergent children and teens often spend the day navigating environments that don’t match how they think, learn, or process. This can lead to emotional exhaustion, behavioral challenges, and difficulty managing daily routines. In therapy, we focus on building individualized strategies that support executive functioning, social connection, and self-advocacy, so your child can feel more understood and supported at home and in their world.
neurodivergence
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When a child is putting in effort but still struggling at school, it can impact both their confidence and motivation. Therapy can help identify what’s getting in the way—whether it’s attention, processing, or emotional stress—and support the development of strategies for more effective learning. I also work with families to improve communication with schools and advocate for appropriate support.
learning difficulties
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When a child in the family has higher needs—whether behavioral, medical, or developmental—their sibling has unique challenges or opportunities. They may experience guilt or resentment, or feel embarrassed or isolated. Therapy provides these siblings a space to process these complex emotions, strengthen self-identity, and feel supported in their own experience.
siblings
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Group work can be a powerful way for kids and teens to connect with others who share similar experiences. Please contact us to discuss availability for current or upcoming group offerings.
groups
I offer presentations and workshops for schools, parent groups, and community organizations on topics related to child and adolescent mental health, neurodivergence, emotional regulation, and sibling dynamics. My goal is for caregivers and professionals to leave feeling confident in how to support the young people in their lives. Presentations can be tailored to meet the needs of your group, whether you're looking for an overview of a topic or an in-depth training.
Presentations
Curious if we’re a good fit? Schedule a free 15-minute consultation at 704-266-0890.
I focus on scaffolding the development of coping skills and language that can support them across settings and challenges. I work collaboratively with the young person to create personalized interventions, empowering them to take ownership of their actions, communicate more effectively with the adults in their life, and address the underlying causes of their struggles—not just in therapy, but long after.
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Some children and teens struggle to build or maintain peer relationships. They may misread social cues, have difficulty joining groups, or feel isolated from peers. In therapy, we work on strengthening communication, perspective-taking, and confidence, building the skills needed for more meaningful social connection.
social skills
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