Teen Therapy
People come to the Center for a variety of reasons: - Troubled Relationships
- Anxiety and Panic Attacks
- Depression
- ADD
- Impulse Control Problems
- Worry and Stress
- Personal Growth
- Performance Optimization
| Some of our past clients have experienced: - Improved relationships
- Freedom from anxiety and panic
- Relief from depression
- Better attention, focus, and impulse control
- Decreased stress
- Appreciation of themselves
- More happiness and fulfillment
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The adolescent and teen years have always been a difficult time for children and their parents, but the pressures of today's world seem to have made these ages more challenging than ever.
Adolescents and teens have always faced emotional changes, growing responsibilities, and societal pressures as they attempt to establish their identity, assert their independence, and claim their adulthood. But today's teens and adolescents often find these issues compounded. They are exposed to the temptations of alcohol, drugs, and sexual activity at increasingly younger ages, while the ubiquity of cell phones and computers expose them to the dangers of inappropriate websites, cyberbullying, and online predators.
Due to the increasing pressures and demands faced by adolescents and teens, it is not uncommon for them to succumb to feelings of anxiety, depression, or aggressive behaviors. To make matters worse, adolescents and teens often withdraw from their parents, making it difficult for parents to reach out and connect with their children.
Teen symptoms may include being anxious, worried, depressed, sad, lonely, feeling bullied, become emotionally or physically violent toward others, lie and avoid responsibility, stealing, becoming promiscuous, drinking, drugs, school problems, disrespect for authority. If your teenager has exhibited any of the above behaviors, teenage counseling can help him or her cope with problems in a healthy, safe environment. Problems in the teenage years can lead to problems in adulthood affecting relationships, education, work, and socialization.
Do not wait until the present issues develop into major problems and lead to poor choices and negative consequences. Teenagers can develop a healthy outlook with an improved self-image and hope for the future. Their relationships, school performance, and attitudes can improve. They can adapt to the many demands of adulthood when they meet them.
Remember that teens think and express themselves differently from how adults do but their needs are just as vital. It is often easier for teenagers to avoid expressing their feelings rather than sharing them and feeling vulnerable. Adolescents have fewer opportunities for social support and may prefer to hide their pain and pretend that they are "OK" because they do not want to be "different" from their peers.
