I’m the owner of Modern Youth :)

At Modern Youth, we help kids thrive—emotionally, socially, and developmentally—so the grown-ups who love them can breathe easier!

We help with…

  • Big feelings, meltdowns, and behavior challenges

  • Anxiety, worry, panic, and school refusal

  • Sadness, low mood, and self-harming behaviors

  • Sensory overwhelm and eating struggles

  • Grief, trauma, and major life changes

  • Identity, confidence, and self-esteem

  • Social struggles, peer issues, and bullying

  • Support for ADHD, Autism, and neurodivergenceBig feelings, meltdowns, and behavior challenges

  • Anxiety, worry, panic, and school refusal

  • Sadness, low mood, and self-harming behaviors

  • Sensory overwhelm and eating struggles

  • Grief, trauma, and major life changes

  • Identity, confidence, and self-esteem

  • Social struggles, peer issues, and bullying

  • Support for ADHD, Autism, and neurodivergence

Hi, I’m Kelly!

Step 1. We connect with you

You know your child best! That’s why we start with a dedicated parent intake session. We’ll explore your child’s history, your family dynamics, what’s worked (and what hasn’t), and your parenting journey so far. This helps us truly understand your child — and sets you up to feel more supported, sturdy, and regulated.

The Modern Youth Approach

Step 2. We connect with your child

Next, we meet with your child or teen. These first sessions are all about helping them feel safe and comfortable — and learning how they see and experience the world. During this time, we also conduct developmentally appropriate assessments to better understand their emotional, social, sensory, and behavioral needs. This helps us create a plan that’s truly tailored to them.

Step 3. We connect to the root cause

We go beyond surface behaviors to understand what’s really going on. Using a blend of modalities — like play therapy, expressive arts, animal-assisted support, and evidence-based strategies — we create an individualized plan to support growth, healing, and connection for your whole family.

Parents, we’re on your team

Parenting can be incredibly tough — especially when your child is struggling and you’re not sure how to help. Our child and teen therapy experts work with you to understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and support your family in moving toward more connection, confidence, and ease — so everyone can feel like themselves again.

What Our Clients are Saying…

"I’m so grateful we found Modern Youth. My 6-year-old struggles with anxiety, and Kelly has been incredible. He feels safe with her and actually looks forward to sessions. I know he’s in good hands."— Sofia, mom of a 6-year-old

“Our 9-year-old was struggling in ways we couldn’t make sense of, and Kelly immediately picked up on signs we had missed. She guided us through the process of getting an autism diagnosis and supported us every step of the way. With her help, we’ve been able to truly understand and support our son — and now he’s thriving."— David R, Parent of 9-year-old

“Kelly helped us navigate divorce without turning it into a war. She kept things focused on the kids and gave us tools that actually worked. We communicated better, argued less, and stayed on the same team as co-parents. No drama, just steady support when we needed it.”— Jordan S., co-parent

Ready to start?

We offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to help you explore your concerns, learn about our approach, and decide if we’re the right fit. Reach out today — we’re here to help you take the next step with confidence.