With nearly 10 years of experience working with teens and preteens, Kelsey offers compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to the unique challenges of adolescence. These years bring significant changes—both internally and externally—ranging from peer pressure and academic stress to self-esteem concerns, intense emotions, and family/friend dynamics. Kelsey creates a safe, supportive space where teens can explore their feelings without fear of judgment, helping them navigate this critical period of life.

Anxiety and Depression
Teens often experience overwhelming anxiety and depression as they navigate academic pressures, social expectations, and the emotional challenges of transitioning to adulthood. Kelsey works with teens to identify the root causes of these feelings and provides practical tools for managing both anxiety and depressive symptoms. By fostering resilience and developing healthy coping strategies, Kelsey empowers teens to regain control over their emotions and find a sense of calm and balance in their lives.

Trauma
Trauma can deeply affect a teen’s emotional and mental well-being. With a trauma-informed approach, Kelsey uses techniques like EMDR to help teens process their experiences in a safe environment. Her goal is to help them reclaim control over their emotional health and move forward with confidence and strength, free from the weight of past events.

Perfectionism
The pressure to achieve perfection can take a heavy toll on teens, impacting their self-esteem and mental health. Kelsey helps teens challenge unrealistic expectations and develop self-compassion. By helping them shift their focus from perfection to growth, Kelsey supports teens in embracing their true selves and living with greater balance and confidence.

Self-Harm
Self-harm is often a coping mechanism for overwhelming emotions. Kelsey provides a nonjudgmental space where teens can explore the underlying issues contributing to self-harm, offering strategies for healthier emotional regulation. Her approach focuses on helping teens replace harmful behaviors with positive coping mechanisms, allowing them to express their emotions safely.

Building Emotional Resilience
With nearly a decade of experience, Kelsey’s work with teens goes beyond addressing specific issues and problem solving. She is dedicated to helping teens build resilience, manage their emotions, and develop healthy coping strategies that will serve them throughout life. Her approach fosters personal growth, self-discovery, and confidence, empowering teens to navigate challenges and thrive as they transition into adulthood.

Kelsey uses a variety of therapeutic modalities tailored to the specific needs of each client:

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

• CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

• DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)

• IFS (Internal Family Systems)

• EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy)

• Solution Focused Therapy