Rachelle Partridge

Does your daughter say awful things about herself that you know at your core are not true? Are you wishing that she could see herself through your eyes for just a moment? Is she having an increasingly difficult time coping with the pressure that she puts herself under? She might be exhausted, refusing to go to school, losing interest in the things she loves and oh so irritable. You might be worried that she is thinking about hurting herself or using self-harm as a way to escape. Does this keep you up at night wondering if she will ever love herself again? Now more than ever, teenage girls are feeling overwhelming pressure to achieve and meet unreasonable standards. This leaves them feeling anxious, depressed and sometimes completely empty. I believe that it is possible for your daughter to get out from under the crushing demands and love herself again. I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help adolescents who feel anxious, depressed, or engage in self-harm. We start by learning strategies to slow down in difficult moments and make decisions from a calmer place. Then we will work on specific skills to deal with stressful situations without responding with behavior she will later regret. I’ll even help her to communicate her needs with you in a clear way so you can finally stop guessing and truly understand what she’s going through. Helping adolescents live fulfilling lives where they can recognize their greatness is my life’s passion. Working together will guide you to more quality time with her, hearing her say kinder things about herself and a sense of relief that she will be okay. Request an appointment today and we’ll get started on this together!