Today's pressures can feel uniquely overwhelming for teens and young adults. My clients juggle academic demands, extracurricular responsibilities, fierce competition and constant connectivity – all while trying to figure out who they really are beneath their carefully curated Instagram presence.

Before therapy, many of my clients find themselves endlessly scrolling social media, trapped in a cycle of perfectionism, where even a 95% feels like failure. Often, clients worry their struggles aren't "serious enough" for therapy. After all, they're getting good grades and maintaining their extracurriculars. Some clients wonder if everyone else is handling things better or if they're just "too sensitive." Many question whether therapy can help with what feels like an impossible balance between achievement and wellbeing.

Like my clients, the teen or young adult in your life deserves to feel authentic and grounded, not just "successful" on paper. Imagine them having the tools to set boundaries with their phones, without feeling anxious about missing out. Or imagine them making decisions about what genuinely matters— not just what looks good on a resume.

If the teen in your life is ready to move beyond the exhausting cycle of high achievement then self-doubt, I would love to help them build a life that feels both successful and sustainable. Let's work together to turn down the volume on external pressures and amplify their authentic voice.