Who Does Kyle Work With?
Counseling for Adolescent Boys and Young Men
Adolescence can be difficult to navigate—for young people and for the families who care about them.
I work primarily with teenage boys, young men, and their families to help make sense of what is happening, strengthen relationships, and develop healthier ways of responding to the challenges they are facing.
Counseling is not about forcing a young person to become someone different. It is about helping him better understand himself, develop greater confidence and responsibility, and move toward healthier patterns in his relationships, decisions, and daily life.
Who I Work With
I specialize in working with boys and young men—primarily adolescents and their families—who are navigating the emotional, relational, behavioral, and developmental challenges of growing up.
I also work with parents who need perspective, guidance, and practical support as they try to understand and respond to what their son is experiencing.
Reasons Families Reach Out
Anxiety & Stress — school, sports, friendships, performance, or worries about the future.
Depression & Withdrawal — sadness, isolation, loss of interest, or a noticeable change from how he normally functions.
Motivation & Direction — difficulty engaging with school, responsibilities, goals, or a sense of purpose.
Family Conflict — frequent arguments, strained relationships, communication breakdowns, or loss of trust.
Anger & Behavioral Concerns — impulsivity, irritability, defiance, emotional outbursts, or difficulty managing frustration.
Social & Relationship Struggles — friendships, dating, peer pressure, rejection, belonging, or conflict.
Technology & Gaming — difficulty finding a healthy balance with screens, gaming, social media, or online life.
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts — unwanted thoughts, excessive reassurance-seeking, avoidance, or compulsive behaviors.
Substance Use — experimentation or patterns of use that are creating concern.
Identity & Self-Confidence — questions about values, self-worth, masculinity, faith, relationships, or direction.
Life Transitions — divorce, blended families, loss, changing schools, athletic transitions, or other major changes.
What Counseling With Me Looks Like
The first priority is building enough trust that a young person can talk honestly about what is happening.
From there, I work to understand the larger picture—not only the immediate symptoms or behavior, but also relationships, family dynamics, development, school, technology, sleep, physical health, stress, identity, and other factors that may be contributing.
Counseling tends to be practical and conversational. We may work on emotional awareness, communication, decision-making, coping skills, relationships, habits, responsibility, or whatever appears most relevant to the young person’s situation.
Parents are also an important part of the process. Depending on the age and circumstances, I may meet with parents periodically to provide perspective, support communication, and help the family determine how to respond effectively at home.
When Counseling May Not Be the Whole Answer
Sometimes counseling is the appropriate starting point. Other times, a young person’s struggles may warrant a broader look at factors such as sleep, nutrition, physical health, medications, attention, brain function, or other biological influences.
When that is the case, I may recommend additional assessment or collaboration with other healthcare professionals. My Brain Health Assessment process is one option for families who want a more comprehensive understanding of what may be contributing to their child’s symptoms.
Counseling Rate and Insurance Information
Standard Hourly Rate
Online or in-person
45-50 mins | $250 | Get started
Phone calls lasting over 10 minutes will be charged accordingly at the Standard Hourly Rate.
Insurance
I do not accept insurance but can gladly provide you with a dated superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.
Not Sure If Counseling Is The Right Place To Start?
You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. We can begin by talking through what you’re seeing, what has already been tried, and what type of support may make the most sense.
