What is adolescence? 

There are multiple definitions for this stage of life. It is often referred to as a time of turbulence, storm, hormonal rage, and emotional fluctuation. This can be true, but it is also a transitional period of development that involves change, growth, and learning about oneself in relation to others as well as to the environment. These changes can present exciting possibilities as adolescents learn about themselves. Trial and error is often the norm where adolescents get to try out who they are and who they are becoming. They do this with peers, friends, classmates, teachers and coaches, parents/guardians, and extended family members. This trying out of self can be subtle or blatant, calm or stormy, and most certainly involves a degree of confusion for both adolescent and adult. The hope is that out of chaos comes clarity. Adolescence is comprised of four distinct developmental domains that include physical development, social development, emotional development, and cognitive development. The fundamental tasks inherently involved in each of these developmental domains leads to identity formation as adolescents prepare for adulthood.  

The therapy I provide for adolescents focuses on these developmental domains as they grow into themselves.