Therapy for Teens

Being a teenager can be seriously tough.

Teenagers today face many challenges as they transition to becoming adults. Academic performance is necessary, especially if they want to be accepted to their college of choice.

Social pressures become more intense, and unfortunately, making the wrong choices can have consequences. Teens also demand more independence, making parenting challenging.

As a teen, you are figuring out who you are and dealing with many changes – like hormones, school, and friendships – and sometimes, it all feels like a lot.

Parenting teens is challenging, and providing all the support they need is not easy. Therefore, it is normal for teens to need extra support sometimes, which is where teen therapy can help.

How does teen therapy help?

Therapy is like having a safe space to talk about whatever is happening. You may feel anxious, stressed about school, or down in the dumps. Maybe you are having trouble with friends or family. Therapy can help you figure out how to deal with all that stuff.

Here is the thing: Your therapist helps you learn how to deal with your feelings, like anger or sadness, healthily. They can teach excellent coping skills, like deep breathing or mindfulness, to help when things get overwhelming.

Teen therapy offers a place to be yourself. There is no judgment zone! You can talk about anything, even what you would not tell your best friend. It helps you understand yourself better. In this space, you can determine what makes you tick, identify your strengths, and learn how to build confidence.

Think of it this way: If you are struggling with your basketball game, you might get a coach to help you improve, right? Therapy is like a coach who helps improve your mind and emotions.

Together, we can make your life easier.

Sadly, some teenagers have experienced harrowing traumas. The trauma kids experience in childhood and adolescence can impact their entire lives. Trauma-focused interventions, like EMDR, can help teens process their trauma more quickly, effectively, and gently to get to relief.

If you are considering therapy or know someone who might benefit, contact me to schedule a free consultation and learn how I can help.