Have you considered teen counselling?
Does your teenage child:
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Struggle with (making) friends and maintaining healthy relationships?​
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Have difficulty focusing or attending school?
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Often feels worried or helpless?
Being a teenager can be stressful and overwhelming. This is one of life's most challenging times, and
support is essential. The ages between 10 and 18 years old are often filled with intense emotions and
challenges that require support. In this stage of life, the brain develops rapidly, which results in
emotions that feel so intense.
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If you have concerns about your teenager or feel they cannot cope with their challenges on their
own, they may benefit from counselling. In such a situation, it’s a good idea to reach out for help.
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Counselling provides a safe space where your teenager can openly express their emotions without
any discomfort or feeling judged by others. Counselling will also help them understand themselves
better, understand what they are going through and how to go through all this with resilience and
confidence. That’s the goal of teen counselling, and my role is to create such a safe environment for
your adolescent.
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Contact me for a free consultation:
Your child is unique, and I am excited to introduce
strategies to help you navigate this time with greater ease.
Is this what your teenager is going through?
There can be many reasons to start teen counselling. However, over the years, I identified five major areas that may require professional support:
Emotional struggles: Help your teen manage anxiety, depression, or overwhelming emotions.
Behavioural changes: Help them address sudden changes in behaviour, such as withdrawal or irritability.
Relationship issues: Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family relationships or peer interactions.
Trauma or loss: Provide support for healing from trauma, grief, or major life changes that may be affecting your teenager (more than they will admit).
Self-esteem and identity: Help your teen build self-confidence, explore their identity and navigate the challenges of adolescence with greater resilience and comfort.
Support your teenager Even if they don’t admit they need it
Teenagers need to face challenges many adults can’t even imagine, and in many cases, they simply
need help! Even though, most of the time, they won’t admit it.
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The teenage years are filled with changes and challenges, both physical, social and emotional ones.
Your child/teenager needs to figure out their place in the world, establish new relationships and
transition to become a young adult. And that’s no easy task!​
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Thankfully, your teenager is not on their own with all this; I’m here to help.
My teen therapy approach
I use an integrative therapy approach based on your teenager’s
needs and goals to provide support for both them and you.
Your teen can expect warm, caring, non-judgmental trauma-informed professional support for counselling in the areas listed above, and possibly other challenges not listed.
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My goal is to help your teen feel more confident, better equipped
and optimistic about current and future challenges that life may
throw their way.
My background
I hold a Master of Social Work degree (University of Calgary), and I am a Registered Social Worker in good standing with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW). I’ve been a social worker for over 2 decades now, and I’m eager to use this vast experience to support your teen.
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I specialize in supporting youth who have experienced trauma, loss, and attachment ruptures. I also have extensive experience counselling parents, including foster, adoptive and those raising neurodivergent children. I’d be honoured to work with you and your teenager, too! You are most welcome to book a free initial consultation with me.
Start teen counselling with me
Your teenager may need professional support to go through this challenging adolescent period with resilience and confidence. And I’m ready to support them every step of the way. If you’d like to discover more about working with me, please feel free to reach out!
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I offer a free initial 15-minute consultation. During this call or online meeting, you’ll get to ask your questions about therapy, and I’ll tell you a bit more about my experience and approach. Please send me a message, and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can!