Therapy for Teens and Adults in Sierra Madre

When you meet with me individually, you have a private space to slow down and reflect. We may explore the ways anxiety shows up in your body, the impact of past experiences, or the questions you have about identity and direction. Each session is about giving you more room to breathe and make sense of what you are living.

Group therapy in Sierra Madre offers something unique: a supportive circle where teens can connect without pressure to perform. Instead of lectures, these sessions are about shared experiences, honest conversations, and experimenting with tools like art or mindfulness in community. Teens leave knowing they are not navigating adolescence alone.

Unresolved trauma can keep replaying in the background of your life. EMDR gives us a way to process those memories so they no longer feel as overwhelming. In Sierra Madre, I provide EMDR as either the main focus of therapy or integrated into other approaches depending on your needs.

Anxiety does not look the same for everyone. For some it shows up as restlessness, for others as constant worry or racing thoughts. In our sessions we will find practices that fit your lifestyle and help you regain a sense of steadiness.

Depression in teens often hides behind irritability or silence. Therapy here gives space to name what has been difficult, to process feelings without shame, and to experiment with new ways of coping that can open the door to relief.

Students in Sierra Madre face unique academic and social pressures. Burnout is not just about being tired, it is about losing joy and motivation. In therapy, I help you reconnect with your energy and develop healthier ways of relating to achievement.Depression in teens often hides behind irritability or silence. Therapy here gives space to name what has been difficult, to process feelings without shame, and to experiment with new ways of coping that can open the door to relief.

Life after graduation can feel like stepping into an unfamiliar world. Together we can process the pressure, clarify your next steps, and create practices that help you feel grounded as you transition into adulthood.

Trauma can shape how teens relate to friends, family, and even themselves. In our work, I provide tools to help process difficult memories, reduce triggers, and begin to feel safer in daily life.

Therapy for teens and young adults works best when it is flexible, safe, and culturally aware. Some benefit from EMDR or mindfulness, others from expressive therapies like journaling or art. There is no single formula, the key is tailoring the process to the individual.

Most of my clients see me in person because I feel that connection is stronger in the same room. Virtual is still an option when distance or schedules make in person hard. If you are in Sierra Madre, coming in can give you the benefit of a calm, private setting.

I do not bill insurance directly. With a PPO plan, you may qualify for partial reimbursement. I provide monthly superbills to submit to your insurance company.

I ask for 24 hours’ notice to cancel. If you cancel late and we cannot find another time that week, I do charge the full session fee.

Weekly sessions at the beginning are important for progress. Once we have established goals and built momentum, we can shift to every-other-week if it suits your needs.