Who We Help

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WE CAN HELP

Expert Strategies for Families and Young People in Crisis

We believe all teens and young adults want to build a healthy, positive identity, even if their actions or behaviors don’t always reflect this. Parents often need support and guidance to help their child or young adult navigate these challenges.

At V. Matheus Consulting, we provide expertise and personalized strategies to help families effectively address issues and support their child or young adult to thrive.

“Vania truly understands the struggles and the treatment process, and she follows up with solid communication with parents and professionals. Vania is excellent at understanding the young person’s struggles because she takes the time needed. She does her homework, finding out what life has been like for the teenager. A professional has to get this part right and she’s 100% on target. I’ve used the word “always” or “100%” on purpose. Vania is consistent at the skills and talents she brings to this work.”
- Doug R., Ph.D. Psychologist

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Client Profile

We support families of teens (11–17) and young adults (18–26) facing challenges such as:

  • Carrying the weight of past experiences or early-life trauma

  • Exploring identity, especially around gender or self-expression

  • Feeling lost, unsure of direction, or lacking motivation for the future

  • Feeling unsure of themselves, their worth, or their voice

  • Getting caught in obsessive thoughts or needing things to feel “just right”

  • Grieving a loss — of a person, a place, a version of themselves

  • Family conflict, tension, or not feeling heard at home

  • Feeling like setbacks knock them down too hard or take too long to recover from

  • Feeling wired differently — navigating ADHD, learning differences, or neurodivergence

  • Low moods, lack of energy, or a sense of being stuck

  • Missing social cues or feeling unsure how to “do” social stuff

  • Scrolling endlessly, gaming nonstop, or feeling stuck in online loops

  • Struggling to believe in themselves or trust their ability to handle life

  • Struggling to stay motivated with school or avoiding it altogether

  • Trouble building real friendships or keeping social connections going

  • Trouble handling big emotions or feeling overwhelmed often

  • Living with constant worry, overthinking, or a sense of pressure

  • Experimenting with substances or slipping into habits that feel hard to control

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