In order to provide the best care possible, we require that parents attend the first appointment. This applies to all clients under the age of 18.

Depression

How Can I Help my Depressed Teen?

Adolescent Anger: Could It Be Depression?

Teen Depression: When to Seek Out Professional Help

Communication

Helping Teens Through Their Challenges

Why Am I Struggling with Adolescence?

Difficult Emotions and Teenagers: How Counseling Can Help

Insomnia/Nightmares

Helping Your Teen Sleep Better: What’s causing the bad dream?

Nipping Insomnia and Nightmares in the Bud: Improving Teen Sleep

Guilt

What Guilt Symptoms May Mean for your Teen

Self-Esteem

Building Positive Body Image in Teens

Addiction

Stopping Adolescent Addiction

Frequently asked Questions about Teen and Adolescent Counseling

How do I know if my teen needs counseling?

If your teen’s behavior or emotional state is interfering with their daily functioning and is affecting the people around them, it may be time to seek professional help to assist them in resolving their issues. Teenagers often go through moods, stages, and phases so it is important to be keenly aware as to how long the behavior or condition has been going on and how intense it is. Usually, an issue that goes on for more than two weeks is about the time to start looking for a counselor/therapist that specializes in this age group.

How do I find a therapist for my teen?

A reputable and licensed therapist or counseling service will have licensure, training, experience, and specialties displayed in all literature or on a website which will allow for a chance to find one you think is a good fit; and then upon meeting with that counselor your teen will communicate to you if they are the best fit. This is important, as counseling is an on-going process and when there is a connection between the therapist and client, the best results can come of it.