Teen Therapy

You come home from work,
and there it is…

That all-too-familiar scene…

Your teen is on the couch with headphones on, cell phone in hand. There are snack wrappers everywhere, dishes in the sink, and their bedroom’s a mess.

Your first thought: “What about the chore list we agreed on?” Apparently, it’s out of sight, out of mind.

Add that to the texts from the school about their tardiness and missing assignments…

You’re about at your wits’ end!

It’s so easy to remember your sweet, well-behaved child.

Those fond memories make it even harder to connect to your teen. It’s hard to imagine what’s made them change so much.

Is it their friends or peer pressure?

Is it the schoolwork?

Are they experimenting with substances or sex?

You MUST be missing SOMETHING.

This is a hard time for your teen, too.

Their world is constantly changing, and there’s a difficult task around every corner.

They have to find their independence and practice new ways of thinking.

They have to navigate puberty, develop their personality, and handle the ups and downs of relationships.

Add in the pressures of social media and high school…

It’s no wonder so many teens struggle emotionally.

Counseling can help.

Counseling provides teens with a safe, nonjudgmental place to talk about their feelings and process the challenges of growing up.

They’ll be able to build trust with someone who’s supportive, objective, and aligned with your family values.

In therapy, teens learn and strengthen life skills like effective communication, empathy, and self-awareness.

I help teens handle big emotions and adjust to major life changes by developing skills that will stay with them for a lifetime.

It’s time for your teen to find their voice.

Working with a counselor can improve your teen’s self-confidence, overall mood, and coping skills.

As a therapist working with teens, I stay up to date on their culture to help us connect. I also include creative elements like art and music to help build rapport because, for some teens, talking can be exhausting.

If your teen is acting out, isolating, or struggling to express themselves in a healthy way, it’s time to find help.

Let’s schedule your free consultation to discuss how therapy can benefit your teen: (512) 994-1600.