No lectures… just someone who listens.
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Kids and teens don't process the world the way adults do, and they shouldn't be expected to talk about it the way adults do, either. We strive to meet young clients exactly where they are.
Care that's shaped by where a child actually is developmentally, held inside a relationship they can trust - is what allows real growth to take root, at whatever age it begins.
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Developmental attunement is only half of it. What actually creates change is the relationship itself; a consistent, trustworthy presence a child or teen can rely on. Kids learn early whether the adults around them can be trusted with the truth. Our aim is to be one of the adults who proves that they can.
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Acceptance and trust create the conditions for growth, but we also have several evidence-based techniques at our disposal - such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy, and exposure-response prevention.
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For younger children, play, art, and creative expression may take the place of conversation, not as a warm-up to the "real" work, but as the real work itself. For adolescents, we offer more direct conversation, paired with space to test out identity, autonomy, and trust without judgment.
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When it's helpful and appropriate, we partner with school counselors, social workers, and other mental health professionals to support a child's social-emotional growth across both settings.
This might look like coordinating on strategies that reinforce each other, staying aligned on a child's goals, or simply making sure the adults supporting a child are working from the same understanding of what they need. With appropriate consent, this kind of collaboration helps kids experience more consistency - rather than navigating different expectations and approaches in different parts of their life.
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We provide referrals to trusted neuropsychologists and psychiatrists for further assessment, when necessary, to clarify a diagnosis, explore medication options, or better understand a learning or cognitive profile.
What does therapy look like for kids & teens?
Partnering with Parents: Let’s Talk About…
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Young Children (Ages 5–10)
Big feelings that show up as tantrums, meltdowns, or shutting down, before they have words for what's wrong
Anxiety that shows up in the body: stomachaches, trouble sleeping, clinginess, trouble separating from a parent
Processing trauma, loss, or big life changes (divorce, a move, a new sibling) they don't yet have the language to name
Behavior changes at school or home: acting out, regression, difficulty with transitions
Learning to identify and express emotions instead of acting them out
Building a felt sense of safety, especially when home life has felt unpredictable
Preteens & Teens (Ages 10+)
Anxiety and depression that show up as withdrawal, irritability, or losing interest in things they used to enjoy
Big transitions: starting middle or high school, changing friend groups, thinking about college or "what's next"
Self-harm and other ways of coping with pain they don't yet have safer language for
Body image and self-esteem struggles in a world that never stops comparing
Struggles with sexuality and gender identity, and wanting a space that doesn't require explaining or defending who they are
Grief and loss, whether from death, divorce, or other kinds of change that upend what felt stable
The processing of trauma
Identity exploration: figuring out who they are, separate from who they're expected to be
Conflict at home as they push for independence while still needing connection
School stress, friendship struggles, and the weight of "growing up"
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Before we meet your child, we will schedule an intake session with caregivers/parents to chat about the following:
Space to share your child's story in the order and depth that feels right, without pressure to disclose more than you're ready to
What's been going on recently for your child, what's shifted
Attention to how past experiences may be shaping your child’s current experience and behavior
Questions about the whole child: development, temperament, culture, identity, and family context, not just the presenting concern
Curiosity about your child's support systems - school, extended family, community - not just what's happening at home
Space for how you've been feeling navigating your child's challenges - any exhaustion, worry, or uncertainty that often goes unspoken
Any information you might have about your child’s cognitive profile or any relevant learning challenges or neurodivergence
A clear, upfront conversation about confidentiality and how much you'll hear once sessions begin
Logistics specific to your child: what they know about coming in, how they respond to new people or situations
Information about how we'll partner with you moving forward
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Therapy for kids doesn't happen in isolation — it happens alongside you. We check in regularly with parents, share what we're noticing, and offer real tools you can use at home, so the work in session and the work in daily life reinforce each other. You're not just dropping your child off for an hour; you're an active partner in their growth.
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Free 15 Consultation Call — Reaching out for therapy, for yourself or for your child, can feel like a big step, so we want the first conversation to feel easy, not clinical. Our consultation call is a free, no-pressure chance to connect, ask questions, and see if we feel like the right fit for you or your child.
45-Minute Child/Adolescent Psychotherapy Session — $275
45-Minute Parent Intake Session — $275
45-Minute Parent Session — $275
45-Minute Family Psychotherapy Session — $300
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We operate as an out-of-network provider and do not accept insurance directly.
That said, we want therapy to be as accessible as possible, so we're happy to provide a superbill - a detailed receipt of services that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement through your out-of-network benefits.
How it works:
Payment is made directly to us at the time of each session
Upon request, we provide a superbill (typically monthly) that includes the information your insurance company needs: session dates, diagnosis code, session type, and fees paid
You submit the superbill to your insurance provider, who may reimburse you a percentage of the cost, depending on your specific plan
Before starting, we encourage you to call your insurance provider and ask:
Do I have out-of-network benefits for outpatient mental health care?
What percentage of the session fee is reimbursed?
Is there a deductible I need to meet first?
Is there a limit on the number of sessions covered per year?
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We believe therapy should be available to everyone who needs it, not just those who can easily afford it. To that end, we offer a limited number of sliding scale spots - session fees adjusted based on financial need, so that cost is less of a barrier to getting support.
We also recognize that access to mental health care has never been equal. Historically marginalized communities, including people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, and other groups who have faced systemic barriers to quality care, often encounter additional obstacles: cost, distrust born from past harm, and a shortage of therapists who understand their lived experience. In allocating our limited sliding scale spots, we prioritize clients from these communities, alongside financial need, as part of our commitment to making care more equitable.
How it works:
Sliding scale fees are determined through an honest, judgment-free conversation about your financial situation, no documentation required
Spots are limited and offered on a rolling basis; if none are currently available, we're happy to add you to a waitlist or offer referrals to other low-cost options
We'll always be transparent about availability so you can make an informed decision about your care
If cost feels like it's standing between you and support, we encourage you to reach out. We'll do our best to find a way to make care work for you through a conversation about what's possible, which might include a sliding scale spot or a referral.