Depression

Is your son irritable, unmotivated, or withdrawn from the world? When depression show ups, it can wreak havoc on your son's life and family relationships. 
I use CBT and coaching to help your son escape unhelpful thinking patters and form healthy ways and of thinking and acting. 
I'll support you as the parent to meet him where he's at providing just the right amount of emotional safety, and structure that he needs to move forward. 

Addictive Behaviour

Does your son spend too much time on screens, or use substances to the point where it's negatively impacting his life and relationships? 
Teen boys who are addicted are masking their pain using any distraction they can find. I'll help him and you to deal with the root issue, so that he can live a more balanced lifestyle and stop avoiding his problems. 
I'll help you create a clear step by step plan to move from dependency to freedom using psychological principles and a faith-informed approach. 

Executive Functioning

Does your struggle to stay organized or keep up with all the tasks of daily life? Maybe he has an ADHD diagnosis and it's causing him to struggle in school. 
I can help your son build a personalized plan that makes life feel more manageable. Together, we’ll work on routines, time management, and strategies to tackle procrastination in ways that actually stick.
With the right tools and support, your son can be productive, happy, and connected to family and faith. 

Gender Dysphoria

Does your son tell you that he feels uncomfortable in his body? Is he experimenting with feminine clothing and make-up? 
These changes may be causing you to feel distressed and at a loss of how to help him. I've worked with countless families and individuals on how to help gender dysphoria. 
I'll help your son by treating co-morbid mental health conditions, exploring what gender dysphoria means for him, and supporting you as a parent to respond with compassion and truth. 

Family Therapy

Are family dynamics creating stress that overshadows the good moments you want to share together? Despite our best intention as parents sometimes we get stuck and don't know how to right the ship.
In family therapy I'll help you slow down so you can really listen and see each-other. I'll help you identify your shared values and vision as a family so you can build a home life that is satisfying and meaningful to everyone.
When your son feels like he is a part of something bigger than himself he'll be happier, and more responsive to your efforts to guide him.

Couples Therapy 

Problems in your martial relationship can be a cause and symptom of struggles with your son. Boys need a strong hand, and parents that are divided or arguing undermine their leadership for their sons. 
In couples therapy I can help you break the negative patterns and forge a strong bond with your spouse based on love, faith and mutual support. 
From this solid bedrock of safety and unity you can then parent your struggling son with confidence and courage with your spouse at your side.