Ready to Restore Peace
Support for Kids, Teens & Families
Relational, Play-Based, and Somatic Support for Big Emotions, Ongoing Conflict, and Stress at Home—Serving Families Across California
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Families come here carrying a lot. Long days. Short tempers. Conversations that unravel faster than anyone expects. Kids who react big or pull away completely. Parents who are doing everything they can, yet still feel unsure how to help.
My work offers a different pace.
A place where no one is rushed to explain, perform, or fix themselves. Sessions are designed to support regulation first—helping bodies settle so emotions can move through, not take over.
Using a blend of relational therapy, Brainspotting, somatic work, and play or movement-based approaches, I support families in finding steadier ground together.
Not by forcing change, but by creating the conditions where it can unfold naturally.
Below, you’ll find more about how I work with kids, teens, families, and children navigating high-conflict transitions.
When Home Doesn’t Feel Like Home Anymore
Support for Families Tired of Conflict & Ready for Reconnection
Specializing In:
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Supporting Kids with Big Emotions
Helping children who act out, shut down, or feel overwhelmed learn safer ways to express what’s going on underneath the surface.
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Working with Teens Who’ve Pulled Away
Supporting teens who feel guarded, reactive, or disconnected—creating space for trust, regulation, and communication without pressure.
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Helping Parents Lead with Calm and Clarity
Supporting parents who feel exhausted or unsure how to respond, so family interactions feel less reactive and more steady over time.
Therapy for Kids & Teenagers
Support That Helps Kids Feel Safer Expressing What They’re Carrying
When kids and teens are overwhelmed, it often shows up through behavior. Acting out. Shutting down. Exploding over seemingly small things. Therapy gives them a place where they don’t have to explain everything perfectly to be understood.
My work helps kids and teens process stress and emotion in ways that don’t rely on talking alone. Sessions are designed to feel natural, tolerable, and even fun, especially for kids who struggle to put words to what they’re experiencing.
Sessions may include:
𓇼 Play-based and creative therapy
𓇼 Art, drawing, or hands-on activities
𓇼 Walking or movement-based sessions
𓇼 Body-aware and somatic approaches
𓇼 Brainspotting to release stress and emotional overwhelm
𓇼 Gentle conversation, guided by the child or teen’s pace
Our goal is to reduce overwhelm, support regulation, and help kids and teens express what’s going on in ways that feel natural to them.
Investment: $250 per hour session
Available in-person & virtually across California. Superbills available for out-of-network reimbursement.
A Deeper Look
When This Work Is A Good Fit
This approach is often helpful for children and teens experiencing:
𓇼 Intense emotional reactions or sudden shutdown
𓇼 Ongoing anxiety, irritability, or overwhelm
𓇼 Difficulty with transitions or changes in routine
𓇼 Trouble expressing feelings verbally
𓇼 Heightened reactivity related to stress, family conflict, or life changes
A Tailored Therapeutic Approach
We don’t start with a rigid plan or a one-size-fits-all method. Instead, I pay attention in real time to how your child responds and what feels most supportive in the moment. Sessions may include Brainspotting, somatic therapy, play or art-based work, or movement—sometimes even a walk outside—depending on what helps your child feel regulated and engaged.
What Progress Can Look Like
As kids feel less internally overwhelmed, they often develop more tolerance for frustration, smoother transitions, and greater emotional flexibility. Over time, many begin expressing themselves more clearly and responding with less intensity—without constant intervention or correction.
When family life feels tense, it’s rarely about one person. Arguments escalate quickly. Everyone feels misunderstood. Parents are exhausted from trying to keep the peace, while kids and teens react in ways that only add to the stress. Family therapy offers a space to slow those patterns down and understand what’s actually driving them.
My work with families focuses on helping everyone feel safer, more regulated, and more able to listen and respond differently. Rather than assigning blame or fixing one “problem,” we work with the dynamics underneath—so change doesn’t rely on constant effort or control.
Sessions may include:
𓇼 Guided family conversations focused on repair, not blame
𓇼 Support for navigating recurring conflict or disconnection
𓇼 Somatic and body-aware approaches to reduce reactivity
𓇼 Brainspotting to help process stress held by individuals or the family system
𓇼 Tools for improving communication and boundaries at home
𓇼 Space for each family member to feel heard and understood
The goal is to reduce tension, support regulation, and help families interact in ways that feel calmer and more respectful.
Investment: $250 per hour session
Available in-person & virtually across California.
Superbills available for out-of-network reimbursement.
Family Therapy
For Families Who Want Things to Feel Less Reactive & More Steady
A Deeper Look
When This Work Is A Good Fit
Family therapy is often helpful for families experiencing:
𓇼 Ongoing arguments or power struggles
𓇼 Emotional distance or breakdowns in communication
𓇼 Heightened stress impacting the whole household
𓇼 Parenting challenges that feel stuck or overwhelming
𓇼 Family changes such as separation, blending families, or major transitions
A Relational, Body-Aware Approach
We don’t follow a rigid agenda or focus on surface-level solutions. I pay close attention to how stress and emotion move through the family system in real time. Sessions may include conversation, somatic awareness, Brainspotting, and structured support for repair—based on what helps your family feel more regulated and connected.
What Progress Can Look Like
As tension eases, families often notice fewer escalations, more productive conversations, and an increased ability to pause and repair when things go off track. Over time, home can begin to feel steadier, more predictable, and easier to live in together.
Minor’s Counsel Support
A Child-Centered Voice in High-Conflict Family Transitions
When families are navigating separation or divorce, children are often the most impacted—and the least able to advocate for themselves. In high-conflict situations, kids can feel caught in the middle, overwhelmed by adult dynamics, or unsure where it’s safe to speak honestly.
I provide therapeutic support to children during these transitions and collaborate with Minor’s Counsel, attorneys, and families as appropriate. My role is not legal representation, but emotional stabilization—helping children process what they’re experiencing and ensuring their emotional needs are thoughtfully considered within the broader legal context.
This work may include:
𓇼 Meeting individually with children to understand their emotional experience
𓇼 Providing developmentally appropriate therapeutic support during separation or custody transitions
𓇼 Coordinating with Minor’s Counsel and legal professionals when appropriate
𓇼 Helping reduce the emotional pressure placed on children
𓇼 Supporting clearer communication while maintaining therapeutic neutrality
𓇼 Prioritizing emotional safety throughout the process
The goal is to protect children from being placed in the middle of conflict while ensuring their voice is heard with care and professionalism.
Investment: Fees for divorce-related therapeutic coordination are discussed on a case-by-case basis depending on scope and involvement.
Please reach out to inquire about availability and next steps.
A Deeper Look
When This Support Is Helpful
Therapeutic coordination may be appropriate when:
𓇼 Divorce or custody disputes are high-conflict or ongoing
𓇼 Children are showing stress related to legal proceedings
𓇼 Communication between parents is strained or volatile
𓇼 A child appears emotionally burdened
𓇼 Minor’s Counsel or attorneys recommend additional therapeutic support
A Neutral Child-Focused Approach
In this role, I maintain therapeutic neutrality while centering the child’s emotional safety and developmental needs. I do not make legal decisions or advocate for one parent over another. My focus remains on helping children feel stable, heard, and protected while adults navigate the legal process.
What This Support Can Provide
When children feel protected and removed from adult conflict, they often show greater emotional stability and relief. This role helps create clearer boundaries for families during a difficult transition and supports decisions that consider the child’s long-term wellbeing.
How Change Unfolds
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Stabilize
We focus on reducing overwhelm and helping nervous systems settle.
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Understand
Patterns start to make sense without judgment or blame.
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Shift
New ways of responding replace old reactive cycles.
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Integrate
Changes carry into everyday life—conversations, transitions, and relationships.
Your Home Can Feel Like a Place to Exhale Again
Email, text, or message me now to begin with a free consultation. We’ll talk about what’s been weighing on your family and what support could look like moving forward.
FAQS
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Brainspotting is a gentle, brain-based therapy that works with the connection between where you look and how your brain and body store stress. During a session, I help identify specific eye positions—called “brainspots”—that are linked to emotional or physical activation. Holding that visual focus allows the brain to process and release stress that hasn’t fully resolved yet.
You don’t need to talk through everything for Brainspotting to work. Many kids, teens, and adults find it especially helpful when feelings feel overwhelming, stuck, or hard to put into words.
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Somatic therapy focuses on how stress and emotions show up in the body. Instead of asking someone to analyze or explain their feelings, we pay attention to physical cues—like tension, restlessness, breathing, or shifts in energy—that signal how the nervous system is responding.
In sessions, this might look like slowing down, noticing body sensations, using gentle movement, or helping the body return to a calmer state. Instead of asking: “Why do you feel this way?” or “Can you explain what happened?,” somatic therapy asks things like: What is your body doing right now? Where do you feel that tightness or energy? What happens if we slow down here for a moment?
The goal is to help the nervous system settle so emotions can move through, rather than staying stuck or spilling out as behavior.
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Kids and teens often express themselves more naturally through play, creativity, or movement than through conversation alone. Play and art therapy provide safe ways to explore emotions without pressure to explain or analyze them. Walking or movement-based sessions can also help reduce anxiety and make therapy feel more approachable—especially for kids who feel restless or guarded in traditional settings.
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No. Many kids and teens struggle to explain what they’re feeling verbally, and that’s okay. Sessions may include play, art, movement, Brainspotting, or quiet observation. Talking happens naturally when and if it feels right—but progress doesn’t depend on it.
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I work with children, teens, and families. Sessions are always tailored to the child or teen’s developmental stage, temperament, and comfort level.
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There’s no set timeline. Some families notice changes relatively quickly, while others benefit from longer-term support. We move at a pace that feels manageable and respectful of what your child and family are working through.
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Supporting parents is an important part of the process. Depending on the situation, this may include parent check-ins, family sessions, or guidance around how to support your child outside of therapy.
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The first session is focused on getting to know your child and understanding what’s been going on. There’s no pressure to share everything at once. My priority is helping your child feel comfortable and supported from the start.
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Sessions are $250 per hour. Rates for minor’s counsel support vary by case. Please inquire to learn more. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions across California.
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I don’t bill insurance directly, but I provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Many families choose to use Mentaya, a service that helps estimate out-of-network benefits and submit claims more easily. Mentaya can give you a clearer picture of potential reimbursement before getting started.
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The first step is a free consult. This gives us a chance to talk briefly about what’s going on and see if working together feels like a good fit. You can schedule by emailing or texting me.
