Lindsay Smith, LCSW

Are you worried that your teen is stressed or depressed?  Are you frustrated with your teen's lack of communication or defiant behavior?  Are you concerned about your teen's drug and alcohol use?  I can help! 

Here are some key areas where I can make a difference for teens:

• Provide strategies to reduce anxiety, stress, depression, hopelessness, or self-doubt
• Motivate teens to find safe, healthy coping skills to replace unhealthy coping skills such as drug or alcohol abuse and self-harm behaviors
• Assist teens to improve self-esteem and gain a sense of belonging, competence and responsibility
• Guide teens in learning how to manage anger or control impulsive behavior
• Work with teens to learn how to cope with traumatic events such as death of a loved one or physical/sexual abuse
• Help teens learn to express themselves appropriately and to improve communication
• Support teens in learning how to manage difficult changes in the family or community
• Provide teens with renewed hope, optimism, and purpose in life

I create a safe, non-judgmental space for parents and teens to explore their obstacles, ask questions, and express their feelings.