There’s a different kind of fear that comes when you’re raising a teenage girl in pain.

She’s smart. She’s sensitive. She’s carrying way more than she ever should have.
And lately… you’ve been watching her slip.

The late-night crying.
The anxiety attacks.
The self-harm.
The hopelessness.
The “I don’t want to be here anymore.”
The shutdowns.
The anger.
The silence.

You’re scared to leave her alone — and scared to say the wrong thing.
You’re exhausted.
And she’s drowning.

But here’s the truth:

Your daughter doesn’t need “motivation.” She needs intervention.
She doesn’t need advice. She needs safety.
She doesn’t need someone to tell her to “be strong.” She needs someone who understands trauma before 18.

That’s where I come in.

I Specialize in Teens Who Are in Real Crisis — Not Mild Stress

I work with some of the most depressed, hopeless, self-harming teen girls — the ones struggling with:

• Suicidal thoughts

• Self-harm (cutting, burning, hitting)

• Trauma before age 18

• Emotional neglect

• Sexual abuse or unsafe touch

• Panic attacks

• Identity confusion

• Feelings of worthlessness

• School refusal and shutdown

• Toxic friendships & social media pressure

• Parent-teen disconnection

• High-functioning depression that nobody noticed

• That “I can’t do this anymore” silent collapse

These are the girls who feel everything too deeply…
and have nowhere safe to put it.

I don’t offer cute coping-skills worksheets.
I offer serious, structured, trauma-informed intervention that helps teens rebuild their will to live, their sense of self, and their connection to the people who love them.

What Makes My Teen Work Different

I’ve spent over a decade treating teenagers with real suicidal ideation and complex trauma histories.
My office becomes the one place they can finally breathe and speak without fear.

My approach includes:

Trauma-Informed DBT

Because impulsive emotions, crisis behaviors, and self-harm require real skills, not “advice.”

Attachment Repair Work

Most suicidal teens don’t want to die — they want the pain and loneliness to stop.

Family Integration (Not Blame)

Parents are part of the healing process. I show you how to support without shutting down or overreacting.

Safety Planning With Actual Follow-Through

Because when your daughter says she’s not okay, we take it seriously.

Deep Trauma Work for Girls Who Have Seen Too Much, Too Early

Yes — childhood trauma before 18 hits different.
I know how to help her unpack it gently, safely, and effectively.

The Teens Who Work With Me… Change

I’ve watched suicidal girls who couldn’t see a future go on to:

✨ Build confidence
✨ Leave toxic friend groups
✨ Stop self-harming
✨ Heal trauma they’ve never said out loud
✨ Reconnect with their parents
✨ Sleep again
✨ Smile again
✨ Want to live

When a teen girl feels seen, heard, safe, and understood —
everything changes.

But Let’s Be Honest

I do not run a high-volume teen practice.
Crisis-level teen work requires focus, consistency, and presence.

For that reason:

I only accept a limited number of suicidal or trauma-heavy teens at a time.

If an opening is available, it’s because another teen stabilized and successfully graduated.
Those spots go FAST.

If your teen is in real pain, this is the moment to act — not wait for the next meltdown, the next self-harm incident, or the next message you’re terrified to read.

If You’re Ready for Real Help

Your daughter’s life matters more than the fear, the shame, or the uncertainty.

If she’s shutting down, hurting herself, or carrying trauma she never asked for —
I’m ready to help her carry what feels impossible.

Apply for a Teen Intake →

(Only serious, committed families. These openings are extremely limited.)