Teens, College Age & Young Adults

Being a teenager or young adult in today’s world comes with unique pressures—academic demands, social comparison, identity questions, family expectations, and the ever-present influence of social media. It’s a time of big transitions and deep emotional development. Many young people find it difficult to fully experience or express the wide range of emotions that naturally arise during this stage of life.

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Feelings like sadness, anxiety, anger, shame, or depression are often minimized, misunderstood, or avoided—by others and by ourselves. You may have been told to “tough it out” or distract yourself, rather than acknowledge what you’re really feeling. But emotions that are pushed away don’t disappear. Instead, they often grow stronger and show up in unexpected and intrusive ways—like panic attacks, mood swings, chronic stress, or feeling numb and disconnected.

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Whether you're struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, social pressure, identity confusion, long-term sadness, or adjusting to life transitions like college or independence, you are not alone—and you can feel better.

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My work with teens and young adults focuses on helping you understand your emotional experiences, learn healthy ways to cope, and develop confidence in who you are becoming. I use a holistic, integrative approach that includes traditional talk therapy, mindfulness, behavior strategies, and lifestyle support tailored to your needs.

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This is your time to grow into the person you're meant to be—strong, self-aware, and emotionally grounded. Let’s work together to help you live more fully, with purpose and self-trust.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 

988lifeline.org

Call or Text 988

1-800-273-TALK(8255)

Text "ALOHA" TO 741741 - Available 24/7

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Hawaii Cares Local Crisis Line

noshamegethelp.org 

1-800-753-6879

Available 24/7

Online Resources:

National Suicide Hotlines - http://suicidehotlines.com

 

National Suicide Prevention -  http://www.sprc.org

Resource Center                                                

 

No Shame Get Help -   https://www.noshamegethelp.org                                            

Yellow Ribbon -  http://www.yellowribbon.org                                                      

Department of Health & Human Services - http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/suicideprevention

National Strategy for Suicide Prevention           

 

Department of Health & Human Services - http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/dvp/Suicide             

Center for Disease Control & Prevention                                                              

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US Department of Health & Human Service - http://family.samhsa.gov/get/suicidewarn.aspx       

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services                    

Administration

If you identify as LGBTiQ+ and are thinking about suicide and in need of immediate support, please call the TrevorLifeline at 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678.  

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Help is available 24/7.