Teen & Child Therapy
A therapist your kid might actually talk to
I provide telehealth therapy for young people ages 8 and up anywhere in Ohio. I taught school for 7 years before becoming a counselor, so I know how kids talk, how schools work, and how much pressure both can create.
Who this is for
- Kids and teens dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, or big feelings that come out sideways
- Students struggling with school stress, learning differences, or executive functioning
- Neurodivergent young people, including high-masking kids, who need an affirming adult who is not grading them
- Teens navigating identity, friendships, and a phone-shaped social world
How I work
- First a free consult with you, the parent. Then sessions become your kid's space, with agreed check-ins so you are not in the dark.
- Supportive parenting is typically woven into child and pre-teen therapy, with clear check-ins and practical support for home.
- I use creative activities, games, and play therapy-informed approaches. We might process through play or talk while playing, depending on what your child needs.
- I keep it real with young people. Humor is allowed. Silence is allowed. I am not the assistant principal, and therapy is not another place to earn a good grade.
- Behavior is communication. We get curious about sensory load, demands, transitions, masking, and unmet needs before deciding a kid is difficult or defiant.
- For ages 8 to 12 I recommend a parent nearby during telehealth sessions, and I will be honest if I think in-person care or a higher level of support would serve your child better.
Fees
Current rates, accepted insurance, out-of-network options, and Good Faith Estimate information are on the fees and insurance page.
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Ways we can work together
Creative, expressive, and hands-on work can be part of counseling when it fits you. I make activities and resources for my clients, and we choose what is useful together. Read about my creative approach.
Questions people ask
Does telehealth work for kids?
For most kids 8 and up, yes, especially when sessions happen from their own room where they feel safe. Younger children usually do better with in-person play therapy, and I will refer you if that is the better fit.
Will you tell me what my child says in session?
I protect your child's privacy so they will actually talk, and I always tell you if there is a safety concern. We agree on how updates work during the parent consult, so nothing about the process is a surprise.
My teen refuses therapy. Now what?
Start with a supportive parenting session instead. Working with you changes the system your teen lives in, and a surprising number of reluctant teens get curious once therapy is not being done to them.
Not sure if I am the right fit? That is exactly what the free consult is for.
Fifteen minutes, no pressure, no paperwork. You ask questions, I answer honestly, and if I am not the right therapist for you I will help you find someone who is.