Validation is not about agreeing with your teen's every thought or action—it's about acknowledging their emotions and showing them they make sense based on their experiences. By validating their feelings, you create a foundation of trust and understanding that strengthens your relationship and empowers your teen to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.

Parenting often feels like walking a tightrope between loving your child as they are and guiding them to grow. Balancing acceptance and change is essential for building self-esteem, fostering resilience, and creating a nurturing environment where your child can thrive. It’s not about choosing one or the other—it’s about embracing both to support their journey.

Children’s big emotions can feel overwhelming, but teaching them to match their reactions to the size of a problem is a game-changing skill. By helping kids differentiate between small, medium, and big problems, we empower them to respond thoughtfully and build emotional resilience—laying the foundation for a more confident and calm future.

Summer can be both exciting and anxiety-inducing for children, especially those who thrive on routine. By teaching kids tools like anxiety scaling, visual schedules, and self-care menus, parents can help them navigate new situations with confidence. Empower your child to embrace summer as a time of growth, resilience, and fun.

Does your child feel things more deeply than others, reacting intensely to even minor events? These 'supersensers' need extra patience, validation, and tailored strategies to thrive. Learn how to recognize their unique traits and provide the support they need to navigate big emotions with confidence.

Navigating the challenges of a full practice and a growing waitlist, I embarked on a journey to help anxious kids and their families. From social media struggles to meaningful projects like writing a children’s book and creating a therapy workbook, I learned that authenticity and connection matter more than algorithms. Follow along as I chart my course toward genuine impact and inspiration.

Being a child and teen therapist is more than a career—it's a passion. From fostering connection and promoting self-discovery to witnessing incredible transformations, every day brings opportunities to make a meaningful impact. Through creativity, empathy, and unwavering support, I’m privileged to help young individuals realize their potential and navigate life’s challenges.

CBT has long been the gold standard for treating childhood anxiety, but the SPACE approach offers a revolutionary alternative. By focusing on reducing parental accommodation and empowering parents as agents of change, SPACE has shown comparable effectiveness to CBT in studies, offering a viable option for children who struggle with traditional therapy methods.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is the gold standard for treating childhood anxiety, helping kids identify triggers, challenge negative thoughts, and develop coping strategies. Learn how CBT empowers children and teens to manage their anxiety, improve their quality of life, and build lifelong emotional resilience.

Why are some kids more anxious than others? Anxious children tend to overestimate the likelihood and severity of negative outcomes while undervaluing positive possibilities. Understanding their thought patterns and validating their fears is the first step to helping them face and manage anxiety effectively.