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Therapy for Teens
AGES 13-18
The teenage years can be tough: for them and for you.
It seems that just the other day they were little and wanted to be with you all the time.
Now as teens, they want you out of their room, get annoyed by everything you say, and are only nice when they want something from you. You try to set limits, especially with the cell phone, social media, and video games but it’s not easy. The way they talk to you, you would have never dared to talk that way to your own parents.
In addition to what worries you at home, there is something else to worry about every night on the news, school shootings, cyberbullying, vaping, and self-harming. Making you wonder if it’s better that they stay in their room instead of being out with friends you haven’t even met.
Raising teenagers can be challenging, the world is so different nowadays.
These kids have to so much to deal with, it is no wonder they feel grown-ups don’t understand. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 1 in 5 teens has had a serious mental health disorder at some point in their life, and the World Health Organization (WHO) found that half of all mental health problems begin by age 14. Teens can struggle with transitions to middle or high school, difficulty balancing academic and social demands, cyberbullying, depression and anxiety, body image issues and more.
Early intervention and treatment can make a difference in your child’s lives and future.
OUR APPROACH TO WORKING WITH TEENS
In our work with adolescents, we listen and connect with them first.
We use evidence-based practice such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and educate teens on how their thoughts and beliefs impact their feelings and behaviors. They learn how to challenge negative beliefs about themselves and the world that are making it hard to relate to others and do well in school.
We teach techniques to help regulate emotions and strategies to help them with academic performance.
Family Counseling for Teens
Adolescents yearn to be understood but fear being judged.
Our therapists help parents and their teens improve communication, build trust and understand each other better. We provided guidance to parents to enhance or repair their relationship with their child.
Individual Counseling for Teens
Our clinicians offer a safe space for your child to process feelings about past situations in which they may have made mistakes or when they felt hurt and rejected. In therapy, your child will work on healing and moving forward.
Therapy can help your teen:
Transition to middle school/high school
Learn coping skills
Navigate body image issues
Work through relationship issues
Handle life changes like moving or divorce.
Improve communication with family
FAQS
Common questions about therapy for teens
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Throughout the process of treatment, we hold parent feedback sessions regularly. It is important that we update each other on your child’s progress and discuss recommendations.
The ultimate goal is for your child to confide in you, and for you to have the confidence to know how to handle situations that may occur as your child continues to grow and mature.
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Our children spend the majority of their time at school and the very challenges your child is facing are occurring in school. With parents’ written permission, we communicate with your child’s teacher and work with them to help your child in school. We are also available to attend IEP meetings and write recommendations for 504 plans upon request.
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We understand that your teen may benefit from additional support or resources beyond just therapy. Our team is happy to coordinate with other treating providers. . Reach out to us to learn more.
