Adolescent and Family Therapy
The teenage years can be tough and confusing for everyone. There are a lot of things shifting in your life and the pressure can be intense. Relationships with friends and family can bring more drama and can sometimes make you feel like you don't fit in anymore. Social media can make you feel like everyone else is leading their best life, why aren’t I?
This phase of life can be hard, but it can also bring a clearer vision of who you are and the talents you have to bring to the world.
Adolescence is like a thrill ride.
Set your teen up for success by introducing them to counseling where they can learn important tools to help them navigate life’s ups and downs.
Together we can work through tough issues, build self-confidence, and improve family communication so they feel prepared to take on the adult world.
Issues I help adolescents and their parents with:
Anxiety and panic attacks
Depression
Low self-esteem
Self harm and self destructive patterns
Feeling alienated within the family
Difficulties with friends and peer groups
Feeling lost or confused about life
Dealing with school stress
Conflict with parents and siblings
Step Family formation
Co-parenting after a divorce
Learning how to create healthy boundaries
How I help:
Show you how to look at your problems differently
Teach you skills to help reduce your anxiety and feelings of overwhelm
Help you find your voice and purpose
Separate you from your problems
Reconnect you with your inner strengths
Teach communication techniques to help with hard conversations