We all know being a teenager is difficult, but it’s hard to know when one needs extra support. 

While conflicts with friends and siblings, periods of moodiness, difficulty expressing emotions, and stress over school are normal struggles for most teenagers, it is concerning when these struggles start to consume a teenager to the point that their daily life is impacted. This is when therapy can offer support through a caring and objective adult. 

There are many problems that psychotherapy can help teenagers address.

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Problems with Peers

Your teen may be:

  • Expressing feelings of sadness and loneliness that won’t subside

  • Isolating from family and/or friends

  • Lacking self-esteem and confidence

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Problems with School

Your teen may be:

  • Worrying about school performance, grades, college, etc.

  • Dreading school on a daily basis

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Problems with Emotions

Your teen may have:

  • Difficulty making and keeping friends

  • Extreme shyness and/or social anxiety

You want to help, but everything you’ve tried up to now doesn’t seem to make a difference. You’re not sure how to connect, or get them to open up, but you don’t want your teen dealing with this on their own. 

Therapy can provide a place for teenagers to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences with a trusted adult, without the pressure they might feel to hide things from parents. This provides a safe environment for teens to get a more balanced view of themselves and their circumstances. They will also have a place to learn and practice coping and social skills, which they can implement immediately in their everyday lives. 

 
“If you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be.”
— Maya Angelou
 

It is scary for adolescents to share their thoughts and feelings, but my years of experience working with teens has taught me how to connect with them and maintain trust so they are comfortable working through the very real problems they experience, instead of remaining stuck inside their own head. 

If you think psychotherapy may help your teenager, we can schedule a phone consultation to discuss your situation and see if it is a good fit.