Teens

“Some are young people who don't know who they are, what they can be or even want to be. They are afraid, but they don't know of what. They are angry, but they don't know at whom. They are rejected and they don't know why. All they want is to be somebody. ”
~Thomas Monson

Teens and Families

Are there times you feel overwhelmed parenting your teen?

Is your teen angry, withdrawn, depressed or anxious?

Is your teen struggling to recover from a traumatic event?

Do you worry that your teen is self-harming, abusing substances or engaging in risky sexual behavior?

Are you frustrated by the conflict and constant negotiation between you and your teen?

Do you long for a stronger connection and more ease with your teen?

My Approach

I am passionate about working with teens/young adults and their families and specialize in supporting them in this potent and often challenging time in their lives. I offer one to one therapy with the youth or the parent(s), family sessions, or a blend of both depending on your unique situation and needs. I believe that bringing tools to the whole family, such as effective communication, positive parenting skills and conflict resolution strategies can increase the success of our work together.

I deeply respect young people and have a reputation for building a strong connection and easy rapport with the most resistant young clients. Youth are often very skeptical about therapy and I meet their wariness with honesty and acceptance. My approach with teens is centered around the here and now. I help them identify their inherent strengths and draw on their natural resiliency to increase coping skills. I seek to empower my young clients to find their voice and gain confidence in being themselves and to renew the bond between parent(s) and child.

Some issues that might bring a young person or family to therapy include:

Depression or Sadness
Anxiety or Worry
Behavior or Mood Changes
Low Self-Esteem
Anger Management
Family Conflict
Divorce or Blended Families
Sensory Issues
Peer Issues
Identity/Gender/Sexuality Issues
Risk-Taking Behavior
Self-Harming or Cutting
Trauma
Grief and Loss
Bullying (cyber or traditional)
ADHD
Academic Stress or Underachievement
Substance Abuse

“Some are young people who don't know who they are, what they can be or even want to be. They are afraid, but they don't know of what. They are angry, but they don't know at whom. They are rejected and they don't know why. All they want is to be somebody. ”
~Thomas Monson

Teens and Families

My Approach

Some issues that might bring a young person or family to therapy include:

CALL OR EMAIL ME TO SCHEDULE A FREE PHONE CONSULTATION
(707) 634-4778

RIMA ROBERTS, MFT LICENSE #48165
SEBASTOPOL, CA

“Some are young people who don't know who they are, what they can be or even want to be. They are afraid, but they don't know of what. They are angry, but they don't know at whom. They are rejected and they don't know why. All they want is to be somebody. ”~Thomas Monson

Teens and Families

My Approach

Some issues that might bring a young person or family to therapy include:

CALL OR EMAIL ME TO SCHEDULE A FREE PHONE CONSULTATION(707) 634-4778

RIMA ROBERTS, MFT LICENSE #48165SEBASTOPOL, CA

“Some are young people who don't know who they are, what they can be or even want to be. They are afraid, but they don't know of what. They are angry, but they don't know at whom. They are rejected and they don't know why. All they want is to be somebody. ”
~Thomas Monson

CALL OR EMAIL ME TO SCHEDULE A FREE PHONE CONSULTATION
(707) 634-4778

RIMA ROBERTS, MFT LICENSE #48165
SEBASTOPOL, CA