You scroll through your phone again — not because you’re interested, but because it’s easier than thinking. One more video. One more post. Everyone else seems to have it together — the right look, the right friends, the right kind of confidence. You try to keep up: maybe by gaming for hours to escape, or working too hard to create the perfect post, the perfect version of yourself that might finally feel good enough. But even when you win, post, or get a few likes, it fades just as fast as it came. Then it’s back — that quiet weight in your chest, the questions that won’t stop: Why can’t I just be normal? Why do I feel so off? Teachers tell you to focus. Parents tell you to talk. Friends say they get it, but you’re not sure they really do. So you nod, smile, and try to blend in — all while feeling like you’re drifting further away from yourself.
I equip teens with the necessary knowledge and skills to grow into successful individuals.
But life doesn’t have to feel this confusing or heavy. In therapy, we slow things down and make sense of what’s really going on beneath the surface — the worry, the pressure, the fear of not being enough. Together, we start to rebuild what’s been lost: confidence, trust, and hope. You learn how to calm your thoughts, set boundaries, and begin to understand yourself in ways that actually make sense. Healing isn’t about pretending everything’s fine — it’s about learning that your feelings are trying to tell you something important. And when you start to listen, things begin to change. Life feels steadier. You start to trust yourself again. You begin to feel understood — maybe for the first time in a long time.
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
— C.S. Lewis
Does this sound familiar?
You spend hours scrolling through your phone or gaming late into the night, but still feel empty or behind when the screen finally goes dark.
You worry constantly about what people think of you — whether your friends actually like you or if you’re just pretending to fit in.
You try to make everything look fine on the outside, but inside it feels like you’re falling apart.
You replay conversations in your head, overthinking what you said or how you acted.
You feel pressure to be perfect — in grades, sports, looks, or online — and no matter how hard you try, it never feels like enough.
You isolate when things get too hard, then feel worse for pulling away.
You’ve tried to “snap out of it,” but nothing seems to change — and you’re tired of pretending you’re okay.
It can be different. What if you could…
Wake up without that heavy feeling in your chest and actually look forward to your day.
Feel calmer — even when things don’t go perfectly.
Stop second-guessing every word or decision and start trusting yourself again.
Enjoy your friends instead of wondering if you really belong.
Let go of the need to be perfect and still feel good about who you are.
Understand your emotions instead of feeling trapped by them.
Build confidence that’s real — not something you have to fake online.
Feel seen, understood, and supported for who you actually are.
This is where therapy comes in.
In our sessions, we’ll take a closer look at what’s really behind the scrolling, the worrying, and the pressure to be someone you’re not. Together, we’ll unpack the thoughts and habits that keep you stuck in the same cycle — the comparison, the self-doubt, the isolation. Using practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I’ll help you learn to notice those patterns, understand what triggers them, and find healthier ways to respond. It’s not about fixing who you are — it’s about learning how to make sense of what you feel, trust yourself again, and build confidence that lasts. Over time, you’ll find that life doesn’t feel so overwhelming, and you’ll start to see yourself with the same compassion you give everyone else. If you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again, let’s take that first step together.