Meet Talia Fragner, AMFT 140417
Navigating the teen years can feel like a constant balancing act. You want the best for your child, yet watching them struggle with friendships, self-confidence, and overwhelming emotions can be deeply challenging. Maybe you’ve seen your teen withdraw or become more critical of themselves, or perhaps conflicts with peers seem to be taking a heavy toll on their spirit. It’s natural to feel unsure of how to help, especially when their struggles hit so close to the heart.
As a parent, you might wonder how to encourage resilience and self-worth in a world that can sometimes feel harsh and unforgiving. You want to give them the tools to handle life’s ups and downs and to feel good about who they are, even when they’re uncertain themselves. It’s okay to reach out for support—these are tough years, and the path isn’t always clear.
Therapy offers a space for your teen to explore their thoughts and emotions openly, to build skills for handling peer pressure, self-image, and big feelings. Together, we can work toward helping them feel more confident, connected, and capable of managing whatever life throws their way. Take the first step toward support for your teen—and for you. Reach out today to schedule a consult and see how we can help them thrive.
Therapeutic Approach:
Therapy, at its core, is dependent on the relationship between client and therapist; I want to create an environment of trust that allows you to share openly and authentically about your hurt, your joy, and your worries. Honesty and genuineness are at the heart of my practice, and I recognize that you are the true expert regarding your life, behaviors, thoughts, and feelings.
Every person who seeks therapy shows up with a unique context; culture, family, personality and past experiences shape who we are and how we made it here. For this reason, therapy will look different for every client. I strive to create a warm, non-judgemental space that allows you to show up as you true self, to explore both your everyday experiences as well as your deepest, innermost thoughts and feelings.
My style of therapy is fluid; I will always meet you where you are as we process how your past experiences are affecting your present. I will strive to validate your feelings, while exploring what progress or change you may be seeking. I draw techniques from a wide variety of theories, and aim to foster the kindness and compassion you deserve from yourself.
Specialties:
Interpersonal Issues – Childhood Grief and Loss – Childhood Self Esteem Building – Preteens & Teens – Couples – Relationship Development
Issues:
Anxiety –Relationship Difficulties – Disordered Eating – Family Conflict – Couples Conflict
Treatment Approaches:
Person-Centered Therapy– Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)– Narrative Therapy– Art Therapy– Bowenian Family Systems Therapy