Teen/Young Adult Counseling

TEEN SUCCESS is the motto for my practice. I specialize in adolescent and family counseling and parent coaching. I am a clinician with over 20 years of experience in treating difficult, acting-out adolescents and their families.

My goal is to help teens and families get through this often difficult period of life. I also enjoy helping young adults transition towards independence. I see individuals and families who are struggling with their family relationships. My greatest therapeutic strength is that I am able to build quick rapport with resistant teenagers who might not want to be in therapy.

My clients see me as a “regular guy” and not a “shrink” which allows for a very positive therapeutic relationship. I have worked in school settings, special education and residential treatment settings for many years. The teens and families that I see in treatment are rewarded with closer family relationships, increased success in school and improved peer relationships.


Some common reasons for teen/young adult counseling:

  • Poor academic performance
  • Relationship problems
  • Fighting with parents
  • Substance abuse
  • Aggressive behavior
  • Low motivation
  • Depression
  • Suicidal thinking
  • Self harmful behavior like “cutting”
  • Anxiety issues
  • Stress over transitioning to adulthood
  • Issues related to transitioning to college life
  • Anxiety over not knowing what they want to do in life
  • Feelings of despair or hopelessness about one’s ability to be successful and independent as an adult

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(949) 636-1314

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