Therapy for Adolescents
It can be challenging to know when your child needs the help of a therapist. If you notice changes in your teen’s behaviors, this is the first and most important step. The next step as a parent is understanding what you can do for your child and what is beyond your abilities. Teen counseling offers an effective solution to help your child.
SIGNS YOUR CHILD WOULD BENEFIT FROM COUNSELING
Is your child experiencing a significant life change?
Has your child been struggling in school, at home, or in their relationships?
Does your child have challenges communicating their thoughts and feelings?
Some Behaviors to Look For
- Acting out or misbehaving more than usual
- Big emotions and outburst
- Lost interest in activities
- Sleep changes (bad dreams/nightmares/trouble falling asleep)
- Dramatic change in appetite (binge/restricted eating)
- Struggling in school/relationships
How Teen Counseling Can Be Useful
DIFFICULTIES OF ADOLESCENCE ARE DIFFERENT THAN CHILDHOOD
Teen counseling can be helpful by providing them an opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings. In therapy, they have a chance to talk with someone who is not attached to the situations they face at school, home, and in the community. I will provide your adolescent a safe space to discuss challenges, discover more about their self and the world, and find ways to create the life they want.
Therapeutic Practices in Teen Counseling
EFFECTIVE MODALITIES FOR TEENS
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy
- Acceptance Commitment Therapy
- Brainspotting
- Internal Family Systems
A SAFE SPACE FOR YOUR CHILD TO SHARE, HEAL AND GROW
In my practice, your child will have someone to by their side to support them in the ways they need. We will work together to learn communication skills, how to process and express their emotions in a healthy way, and face life challenges with greater confidence and calmness.
Interested in counseling for your teen?
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