• Yes! Teens have so much pressure now to succeed in life—from school and grades to college and beyond, all while learning how to be in a world with more social pressure than ever before. Your teen’s worries usually combine their social and emotional needs, their self-identity, their interests, and any challenges they face. Your teen’s [read more]

  • While it may not seem like it at the moment, feelings are fleeting and will come and go. Especially during the teen years, emotions can feel downright apocalyptic! It’s normal for the person experiencing them and for their family and friends around them to sometimes feel scared. Reassure your child that those emotions will pass [read more]

  • To establish a high level of trust, we keep our sessions confidential unless there are safety issues. You can ask for updates from their therapist as the sessions progress, and they will do whatever they can to include both you and your teen in those conversations. You will also have access to notes that they’ll [read more]

  • We understand that fatigue, pain, mobility, and medical schedules can make attending therapy more complicated. You can discuss your accessibility needs and scheduling concerns with us during your consultation. We will work with you to explore what options may be available and whether our services are a good fit for your circumstances.

  • Therapy can help you explore how to express your needs, set boundaries, and navigate difficult conversations. We may work on identifying what kind of support is helpful, how to ask for accommodations, or how to respond when others do not understand your experience. We can also explore the emotions that may come up around receiving [read more]

  • Anger, grief, sadness, and frustration can be understandable responses to changes in health, functioning, or independence. You do not have to feel grateful or positive all the time. Therapy can provide space to explore these emotions without judgment and help you find ways to move forward that honor your experience.

  • No. Your physical symptoms and medical experiences deserve to be taken seriously. Therapy can address the emotional impact of pain, fatigue, disability, or illness without suggesting that these experiences are imagined. We recognize that physical and mental health are interconnected while respecting the reality of your medical condition.

  • Yes. Therapy does not require your physical condition to be temporary or curable. It can help you process difficult emotions, navigate uncertainty, strengthen relationships, and find ways to support your quality of life. The goal is not to change the reality of your condition, but to help you live with greater emotional support and a [read more]

  • The length of therapy depends on your goals, the challenges you are facing, and what feels helpful to you. Some artists seek support around a specific issue, such as an upcoming performance or career transition, while others want to explore longer-standing patterns involving identity, relationships, or self-worth. We can discuss your goals together and revisit [read more]

  • Absolutely. Professional success does not eliminate anxiety, self-doubt, burnout, or personal difficulties. You may be accomplishing your goals while still feeling exhausted, isolated, or unable to enjoy what you have achieved. Therapy can provide space to address these experiences without minimizing your accomplishments or assuming that success should make everything feel okay.

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