love your life. live well in love.™
dr rae sandler simon | licensed clinical psychologist
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.
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.
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. You can feel better.
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.
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 with purpose and self-trust.
Worried about a friend or having scary thoughts? You're not alone — help is available 24/7.
Talk with someone now
1-800-273-TALK
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call or Text 988
Text "ALOHA" TO 741741 - Available 24/7
Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741
Hawaii Cares Local Crisis Line
1-800-753-6879
Available 24/7
The Trevor Project — LGBTQ+ support, call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678
SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-4357
Help is available 24/7.