Teen Therapy

 

The teenage years are full of exciting growth and unique challenges for teens and their families. Some factors that make adolescence unique are a teen’s increased technology use, a shift in the importance and dynamics around peer relationships, developmental changes, school pressures, and their fight for autonomy. Because learning to navigate the often choppy waters of adolescence can be difficult, therapy can be a great resource for teens and their families.

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Signs your teen may need to see a therapist: 

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• Anger outbursts 

• Drastic change in appearance and or behavior 

• Defiance 

• Drop in grades 

• Increased anxiety 

• Increased risk-taking behavior 

• Isolation from peers 

• Poor decision making  

• Withdrawal from activities 

• Withdrawal from the family 

 

The therapists at Wellness Through Counseling have a passion for working with teens and their families. Here is what you can expect from family and individual therapy for your teen.

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Family Therapy Focus 

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• Discussing healthy boundaries 

• Exploring and negotiating rules, expectations, and consequences 

• Finding creative ways to promote a balance between dependence and your teen’s growing need for autonomy

• Rebuilding and strengthening communication ​

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Teen Therapy Focus 

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• Building a sense of self-worth and esteem 

• Developing healthy decision-making skills 

• Developing skills to assist them in reaching future goals 

• Exploring and creating personal goals 

• Learning ways to manage anxiety and or depression symptoms 

• Learning ways to navigate and negotiate peer relationships

 

*Please note: Wellness Through Counseling providers only work with minors 13 and older.