Therapy for Pre-Teen & Teen Girls in Littleton, CO

Pre-Teen & Teen Girl Therapy: Supporting Girls Through Change, Emotion, and Growth

The pre-teen and teen years can feel like an emotional rollercoaster—for both your daughter and you. One moment she’s confident and carefree; the next, she’s anxious, shut down, or overwhelmed by feelings she can’t explain. You may feel like you’re losing the easy connection you once had, unsure how to help her navigate this new stage of life.

If your daughter is struggling with anxiety, grief, perfectionism, big emotions, or challenges related to neurodivergence, it can be painful to watch her retreat, lash out, or lose confidence. You just want her to feel safe in her own skin again.

But this season doesn’t have to be filled with tension, disconnection, or confusion. Therapy can help your daughter understand herself, regulate her emotions, and build the confidence she needs to face life’s ups and downs.

How I Work with Pre-Teen & Teen Girls

As a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist, my approach is rooted in Synergetic Play Therapy and Polyvagal Theory—methods that help me understand what’s happening beneath the surface, especially when girls struggle to find the words for what they’re feeling. I use relational therapy to create a strong therapeutic alliance that creates a sense of safety, all while becoming more aware of current emotional patterns and ways to regulate.

A Safe, Judgment-Free Space

Adolescence can feel confusing and vulnerable. I create a space where girls feel safe to show up exactly as they are—messy emotions, questions, and all. Whether your daughter is navigating anxiety, self-esteem struggles, friendship challenges, or identity questions, therapy offers her a place to feel seen, heard, and understood.

Building Emotional Awareness & Regulation

Together, we’ll explore how emotions show up in her body and how her nervous system responds to stress. Through gentle education and nervous system-informed tools, she’ll learn how to manage big feelings, regulate through the ups and downs, and communicate what she needs. You’ll also be included in the process, so you can better understand her emotional world and support her outside of sessions as you navigate this new season of parenting.

Creating Space for Growth & Self-Discovery

Therapy for girls isn’t just about working through struggles—it’s about supporting who they’re becoming. We’ll focus on emotional regulation, healthy boundaries, self-expression, and building confidence from the inside out. This work helps girls embrace their identities, values, and strengths as they grow, creating a strong foundation for the future.

What Therapy Can Help With

Therapy can be transformative during the pre-teen and teen years, helping girls build resilience, self-awareness, and confidence. I specialize in supporting girls through:

• Anxiety & Panic
  Helping your teen manage anxiety, panic, and stress so it doesn’t take over their life.

• Depression & Low Self-Esteem
  Working to build healthier self-worth, break negative thought patterns, and reduce feelings of isolation.

• Emotion Regulation & Expression
  Teaching your teen how to identify, express, and manage their emotions in healthy ways.

• Neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, 2e, etc.)
  Supporting teens in developing coping strategies tailored to their unique neurotype.

• Challenges Specific to Teen Girls
  Navigating body image issues, peer pressure, and societal expectations in a healthy and empowering way.

• Perfectionism & Pressure
  Helping teens break free from self-imposed perfection and embrace self-compassion.

• Suicidality & Self-Harm
  Providing crucial support to teens struggling with these serious challenges and working toward healing.

• Trauma & PTSD
  Supporting teens in processing trauma and reducing the emotional burden it carries.

• Navigating Major Life Changes
  Helping teens cope with transitions like divorce, loss, or other family challenges.

The Path Forward

Imagine your daughter feeling grounded, confident, and capable of handling life’s challenges. Through therapy, she can:

• Feel calmer and more in control of her emotions.

• Communicate more openly about her thoughts and needs.

• Build healthy, supportive relationships.

• Handle stress and transitions with confidence.

• Develop a stronger sense of self and direction.

Therapy provides not only relief from current struggles but lifelong tools for emotional health and resilience. Together, we’ll help your daughter rediscover her strength and sense of self.

How Therapy Works

Sessions typically begin on a weekly or biweekly basis to establish a solid foundation of trust and connection and are typically conducted in-person. Telehealth is available if that format is a good fit for your teen. As your child progresses, we may shift to biweekly, monthly, or as-needed sessions. Parent meetings can occur weekly, monthly, or quarterly, depending on your child’s age and needs. I’m a big fan of providing caregivers and teens with visual aids, handouts, and resource recommendations they can use at home.

Session Cost: $155 per session
Sliding Scale: Limited spots are available—please reach out to inquire about availability for sliding scale rates or free counseling options.

A Path to Healing and Growth

Adolescence can be a time of confusion—but it’s also a time of incredible growth. With the right support, your daughter can learn to manage her emotions, build confidence, and thrive as she grows into adulthood.

If you’re ready to help your daughter feel more grounded and connected, fill out the contact form below, and I’ll be in touch shortly. Together, we’ll create lasting change.