Teens & Young Adults

Getting started

Counseling for teenagers aims to address a range of mental health issues or challenges that adolescents may be facing, such as anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem problems, behavioral issues, family conflicts, substance abuse, or other emotional difficulties. We have counselors that specialize in working with teens and young adults. At times counseling and therapy can be upsetting. This is a normal process for teens yet we do all we can to make it inviting, progressive, and a process that feels comfortable for them.

Counseling teenagers, a deliberate process

During counseling, we provide a supportive and confidential environment where teenagers can discuss their concerns, express their feelings, and explore their thoughts and experiences. The specific techniques and approaches used in counseling may vary depending on the needs of the teenager.

Common therapeutic approaches that we use in therapy include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), family therapy, and individual counseling. The counseling sessions for teenagers and young adults usually takes place on a regular basis, once a week or what we deem clinically supportive of the teens needs and the parents desires.

It's crucial that your teen or young adult connects with their therapist. We work hard to make sure that happens each and every time. The research is abundantly clear that the level of rapport and connection with the therapist directly influences change in your adolescent more than any other factor in the therapy process.

Many teens and young adults seek counseling to develop coping skills, improve their emotional well-being, enhance communication and problem-solving abilities, build healthy relationships, and work towards positive personal growth. At times, we might involve parents or guardians in the therapy process to provide support and facilitate better family dynamics.