Your household is a system that directly impacts the health and well being of your kiddo.

The teenager of today has an unprecedented set of challenges ahead of them. The rise of globalism and the smart phone have changed the behavioral economics and reinforcements of our society at a rapid pace. Succinctly put, teenagers have never been more exposed to the world and mass market ideology.

In addition to these external challenges, is the internal family system.. What are the circumstances and personalities of mom, dad and siblings? What does the family system reinforce and how can we make adjustments to the system in a manner that will help your struggling teen?

Instagram encourages the creation of a false persona often indicated through heavily manicured images. Our country has made no attempt to stop minors from accessing pornography, an intrinsically dehumanizing medium, on the World Wide Web. The Covid-19 pandemic inadvertently encouraged massive scale cheating through the lack of infrastructure and accountability in the switch to virtual classes. More importantly, many teens lost out on important socialization that occurs in the classroom environment.

Managing all of these competing interests & ideologies at a time of intense identity development is a daunting task. This is especially true if the family unit is not reinforcing a healthy system. I have specialized in getting teenagers and the family system back on track. Whether we are looking at defiance, self defeating behaviors, or confusion regarding one’s gender, I present an effective therapy that cuts through the confusion of modern day ideologies and reflects core principles of what works: a creative and engaging space for your child to reflect on themselves, to sit with someone who gets it and to develop themselves successfully as part of their transition from child into a capable young adult.