Teen Therapy
Teens need a lot of help these days…
Bullies…
Why do there have to be so many mean people out there? Your teen needs to know how to deal with them and not let them take all the good stuff away from them.
Mean girls and the guys who are just jerks…
It’s the same thing every day: the judgments, the feelings of inadequacy, and the poor self-esteem. Your teen probably feels like a little piece of them gets taken each day. Even with friends… there’s always drama.
Your teen’s receiving so many conflicting messages. People say it’s what’s inside that counts – that size is just a number. But they see what’s cool, popular, and successful on social media. The messages are undeniably there. They’re always wondering whether they’re too fat, too skinny, too short, too geeky, too… it never ends.
Sexuality…
Girlfriend-boyfriend stuff is complicated and intense. It’s hard to navigate. There’s pressure to be with someone, and when they are, there are pressures that drive them apart. Again, there’s judgment around every corner.
Life goals…
Grades, competition, GPA… you teen is probably worried about what will happen if they don’t achieve. Then, there are entrance exams, college, and scholarships. Then, there’s what they’re going to do after college. Or, what if they don’t want to go to college? Or, they want to, but they have no idea how to pay for it… or what school to attend… or whether they’ll live up to your expectations. So much pressure!
The reality is often different from what they imagined.
Teens often think high school will be a great time – that they’ll be taller and smarter with more friends and freedom.
It’s disappointing when it doesn’t turn out that way. And to make matters worse, they’re scrolling on social media, looking at how everyone else seems to be having such a great time. It’s no wonder they’re anxious, stressed, and depressed.
Plus, their relationship with you is changing, too. They’re not a kid anymore, but they’re your kid. They know your expectations, and they’re just part of the pile of worries they have each day. They know that you don’t understand everything they’re going through. That’s why they need their space.
It can feel like WAY too much.
That’s why therapy is a good idea for teens. This is a place for them to be heard, respected, validated, and appreciated for the unique person they are.
We’ll identify what your teen is struggling with and develop goals and strategies to help them overcome those challenges. I draw on down-to-earth truths to shed light on what’s been going on in their world and offer ways to move past their struggles.
Your teen will also learn new skills to make them more productive and happier in their relationships. They’ll have opportunities to practice those skills to take control of their life with fresh new optimism.
Help your child get out from under this undertow…
… that’s been pulling them down.
Therapy is supportive, but it’s more than that. It’s the life raft that gets them back where they belong. I’ll pull out the positive in your teen, and we’ll have some fun along the way.
Being a teen is hard, but therapy can make it much easier.
Call today for your free consultation. Let’s see how I can help: (832) 510-0373.