INDIVIDUAL THERAPY for children, youth, and young adults
Individual therapy offers a personalized space to explore your experiences, build emotional well-being, and work toward meaningful change. In my practice, therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process—each session is tailored to your unique goals, and pace through modalities that fit your current needs.
Together, we’ll collaborate to create a treatment plan that reflects what feels most important to you. Your voice, preferences, and lived experiences guide our work. Whether you’re seeking support for stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or personal growth, I focus on creating a safe, supportive environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered.
My goal is to walk alongside families as we build insight, strengthen coping skills, and foster lasting change—always honoring autonomy and partnering with you as you write your own narrative.
$140/ 50-minute session for both virtual and in person
Family therapy for young children focuses on strengthening the parent–child relationship and creating a supportive foundation for healthy emotional development.
Young children often express their feelings through play, movement, or behaviors rather than words, so our work involves learning how to interpret these cues and respond in ways that promote connection and security.
This collaborative, relationship-centered approach ensures that parents feel supported, empowered, and deeply involved in the therapeutic process. By working as a team, we help young children feel understood, safe, and connected—laying the groundwork for emotional resilience and healthy development as they grow.
$165/ 50-minute session for both virtual and in person
family therapy
Why I focus on children, youth, and young adults
My practice is intentionally dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and young adults because these are the stages of life where support can create the greatest long-term impact. Early experiences shape how young people understand themselves, relate to others, and navigate the world. With the right guidance, tools, and emotional support, they can build resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and create strong foundations for their future well-being.
parent coaching
Parent coaching offers individualized support for caregivers seeking guidance, clarity, and effective strategies to help their child thrive. These sessions focus on understanding your child’s behavior, strengthening communication, and identifying patterns that may be contributing to stress at home or school.
Together, we explore practical, relationship-based approaches that align with your family’s values and your child’s developmental needs. Parent consultation can be especially helpful when navigating big transitions, behavioral concerns, or emotional challenges. The goal is to help you feel more confident, supported, and equipped with tools you can use long after therapy ends.
$120/50 minute session for both virtual and in person
workshops and classes
Each workshop and class is thoughtfully developed by a licensed clinician and grounded in evidence-based practices. Sessions blend education, reflection, and hands-on strategies that participants can use in their everyday lives.
This 4-week parenting series is designed to support caregivers in building deeper connection, confidence, and emotional resilience within their families. Each week offers practical tools, reflective discussion, and compassionate guidance to help parents better understand their child’s emotional world—while also tending to their own.
Grounded in child development, attachment, and social-emotional learning, this series explores topics such as emotional regulation, communication, behavior through a developmental lens, and nurturing secure relationships. Parents will leave each session with tangible strategies they can use immediately at home, along with a greater sense of trust in their own parenting instincts.
This series is ideal for parents and caregivers of school aged children who are seeking a supportive space to learn, grow, and connect with others on a similar journey. Whether you’re navigating everyday challenges or simply wanting to strengthen your family’s foundation, this series offers encouragement, insight, and community.
$240/1 parent or caregiver
$300/per couple
Live option: TBD
11010 Combie Road #209, Auburn, CA 95602
parenting series Growing together
first-fifth grade social/emotional development class
This is a supportive, interactive class where youth can practice learned skills to better understand themselves, relate to peers, and handle the social and emotional challenges that naturally come with this stage of development. This class is specifically designed for 1st-5th graders to help foster a foundation rooted in confidence and regulation prior to the middle school years.
$35/per session
This specific series is suggested for 1st-5th grade students.
Fall Series/Tuesdays from 2:30pm-3:30pm
Creative Expression | A Class for Middle School Students
Middle school is a time of discovering who you are, finding your voice, and navigating new friendships and feelings. Creative Expression gives students a welcoming space to explore it all through art, writing, and hands-on activities.
With gentle guidance and room for individuality, students can experiment with different ways of expressing themselves, connect with peers, and discover the confidence that comes from creating something uniquely their own. No artistic experience is needed—just a willingness to explore.
$35/per session
This specific series is suggested for Middle School students.
Fall Series begins October 26th
Mondays 4:30pm-5:30pm
youth horticulture class
Our Therapeutic Youth Horticulture Class uses hands-on gardening and nature-based activities to support emotional growth, resilience, and self-awareness in children and teens. Through planting, nurturing, and observing the life cycle of plants, participants learn valuable skills such as patience, problem-solving, and emotional regulation—all in a safe and supportive environment.
The garden becomes a space for reflection, mindfulness, and stress reduction, where youth can connect with nature while exploring feelings, building confidence, and practicing healthy coping strategies. Each activity is designed to be developmentally appropriate and trauma-informed, helping students experience a sense of accomplishment and control as they care for living things.
Additional information and dates TBD.
youth leadership series
This engaging 4-day series is designed to help youth discover their strengths, build confidence, and develop the leadership skills they need to thrive—in school, relationships, and their future goals. Through interactive activities, guided discussions, and hands-on skill-building, participants learn how to communicate effectively, solve problems with creativity, navigate emotions, and show up as leaders in their daily lives.
$240/ 4-day session
Springs 2027 dates TBD
This HIGHLY requests course is designed for leadership driven high school students with a deep dive into individualized leadership skills. Detailed analysis of leaderships skills and certificate of completion is provided at the end of the final session to support with academic portfolios.
“Your body holds wisdom, your mind holds truth, and your spirit holds possibility—healing is the conversation between them.”
- Sara Hoxie, LCSW #134709