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Teens & Parenting

“You don’t have to fit in a box. You can be defined by the unique personalities that make up your family, not by who you think you should be.”

 

The endless circles are making you dizzy. Whether it's loud or quiet, the tension that exists in your teen or your family unit keeps building and prevents you all from enjoying quality time together. It can be overwhelming to think of the layers of memories, some treasured and others difficult - is it possible for everyone to come together? Can we agree on one thing?

 

All families face challenges, especially during the tween and teen years. With a decade of experience working in adolescent mental health, I'm confident we can find workable solutions together - one step at a time. 

Pregnancy & Postpartum

“You are a deep well. Your emotions and experiences are a part of you, and also not the Whole of You, which remains unbroken. You can embrace all of yourself without fear, with curiosity, and with hope. You will find your way.”

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Whether it's your first rodeo or your last, you want what's best for you and your family. Planning for a baby clarifies your priorities. No more putting personal changes on the back burner. Whether it's finally untangling your own relationship with your parents or addressing deep seated conflicts with your partner, you're looking for a little guidance to go a long way.

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Pregnancy and postpartum bring significant hormonal and life changes that can affect mood, energy levels, and general wellbeing. A perinatal specialist brings expertise that anticipates you and your family's evolving wants and needs. In short - less explaining, deeper processing. Through conversation, we can discover what feels right to you and take baby steps to bring balance into your body, heart, and mind.

In person and virtual psychotherapy.

Licensed in California.

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