Therapy for Teens and Young Adults in Alpharetta, GA
Finding your way into who you’re becoming.
You don't have to know exactly who you're becoming to begin.
Growing up and figuring out who you are can be exciting, confusing, overwhelming, and sometimes all of those things at once.
Maybe you're trying to figure out where you fit, what you believe, or what you want your life to look like. Maybe you're navigating friendships, family expectations, school, relationships, or decisions about your future. You might feel like everyone else has it figured out while you're still trying to make sense of yourself. Or maybe you have a pretty good idea of who you want to be, but aren't quite sure how to get there.
There can be a lot of pressure to have the answers, make the right decisions, and keep up with everything happening around you. And sometimes, in the middle of trying to meet all those expectations, it gets harder to hear your own voice.
I love working with teens and young adults in this season of life. There's so much opportunity to get curious about who you are, discover what feels important to you, and begin building a relationship with yourself that feels more compassionate, confident, and genuine.
At The Listening Collective, therapy is a place where we can figure things out together. We'll get curious, ask questions, explore what works (and what doesn't), and make space for you to become more comfortable being yourself. You don't have to have it all figured out. That's kind of the point.
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Getting to Know Yourself
Sometimes it's hard to know what you actually think, feel, or want when there are so many other voices telling you who you should be.
Maybe you find yourself going along with what your friends want, worrying about disappointing your family, or second-guessing your decisions. Maybe you feel pressure to be successful, likable, independent, or someone who always has it together. You might even find yourself wondering if the person other people see is really the person you feel like on the inside.
Part of growing up is learning to recognize your own voice. What matters to you? What makes you feel like yourself? What do you want to stand for? What parts of yourself do you want to celebrate, and what parts are you still figuring out?
I want to help you explore those questions without feeling like you need to arrive at a particular answer. Together, we can work on getting to know the person you are, discovering the person you want to become, and finding ways to show up for yourself along the way.
Understanding Your Emotions (and Learning What to Do With Them)
Some feelings can be difficult to navigate, especially when you don't quite understand where they're coming from or what to do with them.
Maybe your mind won't slow down. Maybe you get overwhelmed more quickly than you'd like, shut down when things feel like too much, or find yourself getting frustrated without knowing why. You might spend a lot of time overthinking, worrying about what other people think, or feeling like your emotions are running the show.
One thing I love helping young people develop is a better understanding of their own emotional and physical experiences. Our bodies communicate with us all the time. Learning to recognize those signals, understand what they might be telling us, and respond in ways that actually support us can make a big difference.
In therapy, we can explore what your emotions feel like, how they show up in your body, and what might be happening beneath the surface. We'll work on developing the language to understand your own experiences and finding tools and strategies that feel useful in your everyday life.
This might involve talking, creative exploration, movement, mindfulness, or other experiential approaches. There's no one right way to understand or express what you're feeling. We'll find ways that resonate with you.
Navigating Anxiety, Self-Doubt, and the Pressure to Get It Right
Sometimes the pressure to do things right can make it really hard to enjoy where you are.
You might be a perfectionist, put a lot of pressure on yourself to succeed, or struggle with feeling like you're never quite doing enough. Maybe you replay conversations in your head, worry about making mistakes, or find yourself comparing your life to what you see other people doing.
Anxiety and depression can also affect how you experience yourself and the world around you. You might feel disconnected, unmotivated, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward.
I want therapy to be a place where you can explore these experiences without feeling judged or like there's something wrong with you. We'll get curious about the expectations you're carrying, the patterns that show up when things feel difficult, and what might help you feel more grounded and confident.
We can also work on practical ways to navigate anxious thoughts, manage difficult emotions, build confidence, and respond to challenges with greater flexibility.
The goal isn't to become someone who never worries, makes mistakes, or has a hard day. It's to build a relationship with yourself that allows you to move through those experiences with more understanding and support.
Learning to Show Up for Yourself
Learning to care for yourself is a skill. And like any skill, it takes practice.
Maybe you know how to show up for your friends but struggle to offer yourself the same understanding. Maybe you have a hard time setting boundaries, asking for what you need, or making decisions that feel right for you. Or perhaps you're so used to being hard on yourself that you don't always recognize when you need a little compassion.
I love helping young people practice a different way of relating to themselves. This might mean learning to recognize your needs, finding ways to communicate them, practicing boundaries, or figuring out how to be a little kinder to yourself when things don't go as planned.
We can explore what it means to take yourself seriously, trust your own experiences, and make choices that reflect the person you want to be.
This isn't about getting everything right. It's about learning to be on your own team.
What is therapy with me like?
I want you to feel comfortable showing up as yourself. You don't need to know exactly what to say, have a specific goal, or be ready to talk about everything right away.
My approach is person-centered, collaborative, and creative. I believe you are the expert in your own experience, and I want to understand your perspective rather than make assumptions about what you're going through.
Sometimes we'll spend time talking through something that's been weighing on you. Other times, we might slow down and get curious about a feeling, notice what's happening in your body, or experiment with a different way of expressing or understanding something.
My background in music therapy informs my work, and I enjoy bringing creative and experiential approaches into therapy when they're a good fit. Music, sound, movement, and other somatic experiences can offer different ways to explore emotions and experiences that aren't always easy to put into words. You don't need to be musical or artistic to engage in this kind of work.
I'll also offer tools, resources, and opportunities to practice new skills when they're helpful. Sometimes therapy will feel gentle and reflective. Sometimes we'll approach something challenging or uncomfortable because it's important to the work you're wanting to do. We'll pay attention to what feels right for you, moving at a pace that supports your growth.
Most importantly, you won't have to figure it out alone. We'll experiment, make adjustments, celebrate progress, and try again when something doesn't work.
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Therapy for Teens & Young Adults in Alpharetta and Throughout Georgia
I work with teens and young adults navigating a variety of experiences, including:
Anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm
Identity exploration and self-discovery
Self-esteem, confidence, and self-criticism
Perfectionism and academic or social pressure
Friendships, family relationships, and boundaries
Emotional awareness and regulation
Communication and expressing needs
Life transitions, independence, and uncertainty about the future
Developing self-compassion and a healthier relationship with yourself
You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Sometimes you simply want a space to understand yourself better, work through something that's been weighing on you, or feel more confident in the person you're becoming.
Let’s start where you are
You are allowed to be figuring things out. You are allowed to change your mind, ask questions, make mistakes, and discover new things about yourself along the way.
I would love to help you get to know yourself, learn to listen to what you need, and feel more confident showing up as the person you want to be.
The Listening Collective offers in-person teen and young adult therapy in Alpharetta, Georgia, and virtual counseling throughout Georgia. Services are private pay, with a sliding scale available.
If you're looking for a therapist who will listen, get curious alongside you, and support you in figuring out what comes next, I'd love to connect.
You don't have to have it all figured out to begin.
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