Randi Pedersen, LMSW
Therapist & Adolescent IOP Coordinator | Teens, Young Adults & Adults
Adolescents • Addiction • Self-Esteem • Trauma
I work with adolescents and adults navigating addiction, mental health challenges, self-esteem concerns, and some of life’s more difficult transitions. I believe people often carry more strength than they realize, especially during times when it may be difficult to see those strengths for themselves.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and judgment-free. Together, we can better understand what you’re experiencing, recognize the strengths you already have, and develop practical tools that help you feel more confident navigating challenges and creating meaningful change.
You Might Be a Good Fit If...
You’re an adolescent or young adult struggling with emotions, stress, or major changes
Substance use or recovery has become part of what you’re navigating
You’re struggling with self-esteem, confidence, or how you see yourself
Trauma or difficult experiences continue to affect everyday life
You’re moving through a challenging transition and feel unsure of what comes next
You want practical coping skills you can use outside of therapy
You’ve felt judged or misunderstood when asking for help
You’re looking for therapy that focuses on your strengths while still making room for what’s difficult
My Approach
My therapeutic approach may incorporate:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Harm Reduction
Trauma-Informed Care
Strengths-Based Therapy
Person-Centered Support
The specific approach we use will depend on your individual needs, experiences, and goals.
I believe meaningful change starts with connection, compassion, and meeting people where they are. You don’t have to come into therapy with everything figured out, and you don’t need to become someone different in order to deserve support.
My role is to create a space where you can feel heard without judgment while we identify what feels most important to work on. Together, we can recognize your strengths, explore patterns that may be getting in the way, and develop realistic tools that fit your life.
I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, harm-reduction approaches, and trauma-informed care. Whether you’re navigating addiction, self-esteem concerns, difficult emotions, or a major transition, our work can focus on helping you feel more empowered and capable of moving forward.
How I Can Help
Adolescents & Young Adults
Adolescence and young adulthood can bring significant changes in identity, relationships, independence, school, family, and expectations. It can be difficult to know how to handle everything happening at once.
I help adolescents and young adults better understand what they’re experiencing, build healthier coping skills, strengthen confidence, and develop practical ways to navigate challenges while feeling supported rather than judged.
Addiction & Recovery
Substance use can become connected to stress, difficult emotions, relationships, trauma, or simply trying to get through overwhelming circumstances.
I take a harm-reduction and strengths-based approach, meeting you where you are rather than assuming there is only one path forward. Together, we can look at the role substances are playing in your life, identify realistic goals, and build healthier ways of coping and creating change.
Self-Esteem & Confidence
It can be difficult to recognize your strengths when you’ve been struggling for a long time or when difficult experiences have affected how you see yourself.
I’m passionate about helping clients develop a healthier relationship with themselves, recognize their capabilities, and build confidence that extends beyond the therapy room. We can work together to challenge patterns that may be holding you back while strengthening the parts of yourself that are already helping you move forward.
Trauma & Life Transitions
Trauma and major life changes can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next. Whether you’re processing difficult experiences or adjusting to a new season of life, therapy can provide space to slow things down and better understand what you need.
My approach is trauma-informed and focused on helping you develop practical strategies for navigating difficult emotions, change, and uncertainty while building greater stability and confidence.