A Space Where Your Teen Can Be Understood

• What issues can teen therapy help with?

I work with teens navigating anxiety, family and cultural expectations, grief or loss, chronic illness, and the pressure to perform academically or socially.

• How do I know if my teenager is struggling with anxiety?

Common signs include excessive worry, trouble sleeping, irritability, avoidance of school or social situations, perfectionism, or physical symptoms like stomachaches and headaches with no clear medical cause.

• Do you provide teen therapy over telehealth?

Yes, sessions are available in-person in Dallas or via telehealth across Texas.

• Do you understand the cultural pressures my teen is facing?

Yes, I have specific experience working with South Asian teens and young adults navigating family expectations, cultural identity, and the pressure to balance two worlds. I also work with teens from all cultural backgrounds facing similar pressures.

• Do parents participate in teen therapy?

Parents aren't in every session, but staying involved matters. A parent or guardian joins the last 10 minutes of each session for a brief check-in, so you stay informed while your teen keeps privacy for the rest of the session.

• What if my teen doesn't want to come to therapy?

This is really common, and it's okay. A lot of teens come in guarded and warm up once they realize they won't be judged or lectured. I focus on building trust first, and therapy doesn't work if it feels forced.

• What should my teen expect during their first session?

The first session includes about 20 minutes with a parent or guardian present, so we can go over what's brought you in and answer any questions. From there, your teen and I will spend time getting to know each other — there's no pressure to share everything right away.

Before starting, I'll also ask you to provide any custody agreements, divorce decrees, or other relevant legal documents, so I can confirm which parent or guardian is authorized to consent to treatment.

• Will you tell me what my teen says in sessions?

Confidentiality is a core part of building trust with your teen; it's what allows them to actually open up. I don't share session details, but a parent or guardian joins the last 10 minutes of each session for a brief check-in, so you stay informed on general progress and themes without your teen feeling exposed. I'll also loop you in directly on any safety concerns.

• Do you provide LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy for teens?

Yes, I provide affirming, judgment-free care for LGBTQIA+ teens and their identities.

• How do we get started?

Getting started is easy. Fill out our contact form to request an intake session, or call or text our office at 214-494-0054. We’ll help you with the next steps from there.