Therapy for Adolescents Age 11+

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Therapy for Adolescents in Buckhead and Online Across Georgia

I am passionate about working alongside pre-teens and teens who are navigating anxiety, depression, and big emotions. If you’re a parent looking to invest in your child’s emotional well-being with compassionate, high-quality care, you’ve come to the right place. Together, I help teens explore what they’re going through, build healthier ways of coping with stress in friendships and family life, and develop a stronger sense of confidence and balance.

You may notice your teen pulling away from you, becoming more irritable, anxious, or distant. Maybe they seem exhausted by the pressure to succeed, or they’re caught in constant self-doubt and comparison. As a parent, it can feel heartbreaking to see your child struggle and not know how to help. You want to be their safe place, but sometimes it feels like nothing you say lands in the way you hope it will.

Therapy can give your teen something incredibly valuable: a space that is just for them, where they can speak freely, feel understood, and begin to make sense of what they’re experiencing.

Common Reasons Pre-Teens and Teens Start Therapy

  • Anxiety or chronic overthinking

  • Perfectionism and fear of failure

  • Withdrawing from family or friends

  • Low self-esteem or harsh self-criticism

  • Identity and self-worth concerns

  • Academic pressure and burnout

  • Difficulty managing emotions or stress

  • Conflict in friendships or at home

  • Panic attacks or physical symptoms like nausea or fatigue

  • Social comparison and pressure from social media

How I Work With Pre-Teens and Teens

Therapy with me isn’t about lectures or quick fixes. It’s about creating a space where your teen feels safe, understood, and able to be honest about what’s going on for them. When they feel that kind of support, they begin to open up, and that’s where real growth starts.

I use a relational and psychodynamic approach to help your child explore the thoughts, feelings, and patterns that shape their inner world. Together, we break down events, unpack what’s happening in the moment, and think through different ways to cope. We explore questions like: Why do I get so anxious in social situations? Why do I snap at my parents? Why can’t I stop comparing myself to others?

Along the way, I also integrate practical tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), tailored to your teen’s needs. These skills support emotion regulation, mindfulness, self-compassion, and navigating everyday stressors — helping your teen feel more grounded and capable in the moment.

Our goal isn’t just symptom relief. It’s helping your teen feel more at home in themselves, build confidence, and have skills to move through life difficulties with more ease.

Supporting Parents Along the Way

I believe in supporting the whole family system. While your child is my primary focus in sessions, I also offer periodic check-ins and collaboration with you, depending on your teen’s comfort and developmental stage. These conversations help you better understand what your teen is going through and how you can support their growth outside of the therapy room.

In-Person and Online Pre-Teen and Teen Therapy Across Georgia

I offer therapy for adolescents in person at my office in Buckhead and virtually for teens across Georgia. Whether your teen is facing anxiety, family stress, friendship drama, or big emotions they don’t yet know how to manage, therapy can be a powerful place for them to grow, reflect, and find relief.

If you’re ready to give your teen the support they need to feel more confident, capable, and connected, reach out today for a free consultation.