Shania Richards

Life can feel like a lot for your teen sometimes. Maybe they’re constantly overthinking, worrying about school, friendships, or the future. Maybe they feel like no one really gets them, or they’re exhausted from trying to keep it all together. You see how hard they are on themselves and wish they could see the person you see. You’ve listened, reassured, and tried to help, but you’re not always sure what they need. Neither of you has to figure this out alone.

I work with teens and young adults through their thirties, helping them navigate anxiety, stress, depression, and struggles with self-worth. They can bring all their “stuff”: the overthinking, the self-doubt, and the feelings they don’t quite have words for yet. Our sessions are a space where they can be real about what they’re going through without having to make everything sound okay.

Together, we’ll talk through what’s been weighing on them, understand what’s underneath it, and build strategies they can use in everyday life. We might role-play a tough conversation, practice ways to quiet anxious thoughts, or work through the fear of making a mistake. Along the way, we’ll build confidence that comes from knowing their needs matter, their voice deserves to be heard, and a hard day doesn’t determine their worth.

My hope is that they feel understood and supported as they learn to trust themselves more. We’ll work toward less time lost to worry, more confidence in relationships, and better ways to handle the moments that feel overwhelming. For teens, I include parents when helpful so you can support that progress at home while giving them room to grow.

Schedule a free consultation to talk about what you’re noticing and see whether we’d be a good fit.

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