Therapy for Teens

Most of us remember our teenage years as a combination of great fun,burgeoning freedom, and a tremendous amount of stress. During this timeour hormone levels are skyrocketing, making us feel emotionally out ofcontrol. We also feel a greater need to perform well academically and fit intosocial circles. All of this stress can take its toll on a teen’s mental health andoverall well-being.
Common Life Challenges Among Teens

Teens can often face some serious life challenges that impact their mentalhealth and well-being.

  • Loss – Loss can come in the form of a death of a loved one, including apet, and it can also come in the form of parental separation or divorce. Aloss also happens when a family moves to a new location and the teenmust go to a new school.

  • Stress – A little stress is normal in life and can even be motivating but toomuch stress can cause burnout at any age. Many teens face tremendousamounts of stress to do well in school, hold down a job, and be acceptedby their peers.

  • Violence – Teens that are bullied at school or at home suffer and areoften alone. If not dealt with, the aftermath of violence can result in PTSDsymptoms.

This is not an exhaustive list of reasons why a teen may want to speak with atherapist by any means. If you think your teen could benefit from therapy,please reach out to me.

What Are Some of the Best Types of Therapy for Teens?
There are three general types of therapy for teens experiencing mental health issues:

Individual Therapy

In these private, one-on-one sessions, a therapist will typically use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help the teen make a connection between their thoughts and feelings, as well as understand how these impact their behavior.

Group Therapy

Group therapy can be very effective because it allows teens to see how their peers handle their problems. Most groups have five to seven teens and one leader who will ask questions and guide the conversation.

Family Therapy

In this scenario, the teen would go to therapy with their parent(s) and sometimes even with siblings. This style of therapy can be very beneficial as it allows the family to communicate effectively and respectfully.

Which type of therapy will be best for the teen will be determined by a trained therapist. Often, he or she will use a combination of all three of these types of therapy. We use a combination of individual and family therapy.

If your teen is struggling right now and could benefit from therapy, please reach out to me.
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