Adolescents and those transitioning to early adulthood are at such a fascinating, yet complicated, and often overwhelming time in their lives. It can be a critical support to have someone help them navigate the tumultuous waters that push and pull you to become your own person while also needing to find a tribe of your own. Humans are interdependent - we need each other. But we also need to be independent, and that can be an anxious, scary, and frustrating time - especially when teens and caregivers are each going through different experiences of it! Teenagers and young adults today often carry the weight of adverse childhood experiences that they might not have had the words or comfort to communicate before, or are learning to shed their old skin and develop strong backbones, in a world that invites them to endless media-driven connection, often at the price of spending extended periods of time alone in their room. Others are overloaded with little downtime, often at the price of athletics, after-school-jobs, college-prep tutoring, and other extracurricular activities. Not to mention the stress of SCHOOL (I know, I work in one!)

 

We also know that young adults are transitioning to college or the working world with crippling rates of anxiety and depression. The transition from school/home can be overwhelming enough, and many young adults don't yet possess the coping skills for the increased demands placed on them in the outside-world. There are suddenly a whole host of new hurdles - academics, working professionally,  interpersonal, social scenes - and without the comfort of their old bedroom at home. Parents too, can struggle with how to simultaneously comfort yet encourage, and cheer on their young adult child. With recent emphasis on telehealth, it's a nice way to continue working through the college transition while still being able to stay on campus (in Massachusetts). 

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What to Expect:

 

In the course of my treatment of your teen, I may meet with the you (the teen’s parents/guardians) either separately or together. Please be aware, however, that, at all times, my patient is your child – not the parents/guardians nor any siblings or other family members of the child. Given that most children and teens enter therapy at the request or recommendation of adults in their lives, it's important for them to feel they have their own space, their own therapeutic relationship, and especially for those transitioning to young adulthood- a sense of privacy and autonomy as they learn about themselves and taking ownership of their thoughts, feelings, and actions. All parents must agree to respecting and honoring this confidentiality, which will be kept with the exception of safety concerns. 

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Evaluation

 

Our first few sessions will involve an evaluation of your child’s needs. By the end of the evaluation, I will be able to offer you my clinical impressions and a recommended approach to treatment. During this time, it is important that we both consider whether I am the best person to provide the treatment and services that you are seeking for your family and that fits your needs and goals. If indicated, I will do my best to give you referrals to other providers better suited to your family’s needs and goals.   

 

Sessions

Following the evaluation and mutual decision to begin treatment, I will typically meet with your child on a regular basis (usually weekly to start and moving to bi-weekly if appropriate). Sessions are 45-60 minutes in length depending on need.

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Fee: $200 out- of -pocket

Sliding Scale: Available / Blue Cross Blue Shield Accepted

​Superbills can also be provided at your request for submission to out-of-network reimbursement.