Mentorship

for Teens & Young Adults

When a person feels truly understood and connected , everything changes for them.

What your teen wants more than anything is someone who can relate. They need to know they aren’t alone in their struggles, and that there is another life available to them. I am someone who can be real with them, work with their individual challenges, and support their growth.

As a mentor, I am like a wise, trusted, older sister. I show your teen how to develop self-worth and build success, as they mature into a healthy young adult.

Your child’s path is theirs.

Your child is unique, and together we will explore what matters to them, moves them, and motivates them.

In my 8+ years working with adolescents, I have realized the key ingredients a young person needs to build a healthy, authentic life:

 The Key Ingredients

  • Clients come to our work together with stored pain from the past, and harmful patterns playing out in their life as a result. To thrive, they need to learn how to move through their pain, and then create new pathways of thinking and acting. 

    Clients learn how to consciously process their challenging emotions, and take excellent care of their emotional health. They recognize their patterns, reframe them, and then create a personal psychological toolkit: new frameworks that promote self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-responsibility.

  • One of the most important human needs is connection and belonging. Clients focus on learning how to build genuine, supportive relationships in their life — fostering healthy communication, honoring boundaries, and being their authentic self. 

    One teen said, “When I found the people meant for me, it was like two puzzle pieces fitting together. It finally felt right!”

  • When we're taking care of our mental health, it's important to take care of our physical health too. Our minds and bodies are deeply connected, and nurturing one often benefits the other. Engaging in movement, getting adequate sleep, and time outside are essential components of overall wellbeing.

    Together, we develop a sustainable routine for mind, body, and spirit.

  • Finding direction in life is invaluable, especially for teens navigating the ups and downs of adolescence. With a clear direction, teens gain confidence, motivation, and a sense of purpose that sustains them through difficult times.

    Clients uncover their passions, set meaningful goals, and chart a course towards their dreams.

HOW IT WORKS

Let’s Get to Know Each Other

We set up a complimentary consultation so I can understand your story, goals, needs, and answer any questions you have.

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Create a Customized Plan

I work virtually with clients all over the world. Typically, we begin with a video call weekly session. I design a custom curriculum for each client (goal setting, readings, journaling prompts, etc.) that bring our work from session into the rest of their daily life.

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Family Support

We schedule parent sessions as needed to discuss progress, share insights, and align on goals — your involvement and support is essential for your teen’s growth.

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Collaborative Teamwork

I can collaborate with your current treatment team, and provide referrals to other professionals, to ensure your teen is getting the support they need.

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Available Upon Request: Additional Personalized Support

For interested families, we can explore a home visit and wraparound care package to ensure a high level of support as you navigate the transition from treatment.

  • "You are the first person I ever trusted to be honest about what I was going through. I finally felt like I wasn't alone."

    Bella (13)

  • "Ciara is better than any therapist my daughter has ever seen. I'm so glad we found someone who truly understands these situations, and knows the path forward."

    Melissa, mother of Dawn (16 )

  • "I could write an entire essay about how Ciara has helped me, but to put it in one phrase: she believed in me so much it made me believe in myself."

    Kaitlin (15)

  • Ciara fills in the gaps that the medical mental health system misses. She sees the human, the heart, and the truth of what most mental health struggles are.

    Corinne, mother of Amy (14)

  • I felt like a 100 lb weight was lifted off my shoulders after just the first call. You bring a completely different perspective that is so compassionate, and also, so right on the point! I finally could see what I hadn't been seeing for years.

    Alison, mother of Ashley (18)

  • Ciara's approach is effective, and she demystifies what is so confusing about struggling teens, while also bringing a tremendous insight and depth that is unlike anything else we've encountered.

    Corinne, Mother of Amy (18)