Teens
The teenage years include the most rapid changes in brain development, emotions, identity, and physiology of any time in life other than infancy. It’s par for the course to wonder who has moved into your house and replaced your child sometimes! That said, if you are feeling concerned about your teenager’s behavior or emotions, please give us a call.
We speak teen, and can differentiate between normal adolescent development, and disordered thinking or behavior that warrants treatment. Because of all of the change, the teenage years are one of the most common times for psychiatric disorders to present themselves. Even absent a diagnosable disorder, your teen might benefit from having someone objective to help them talk through feelings about common stressors like dating, issues with peer relationships, transitioning to high school or college, or family conflict. Additionally, we can help with:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self-esteem
- Emotional Regulation
- Parent relationship concerns
- Sexual identity and orientation issues
- Issues related to dating relationships
- Identity formation
- Anger
- Family Changes
- Self-concept
- Academic stress and success
Parenting Support
Being a parent carries a lot of responsibility, and the process can be difficult at times. Whether you are married or single, you may have feelings as though you are on your own, especially if you are dealing with a difficult situation or behavior issues with your child. It’s important to address these problems, and seeking the help of a therapist and/or parent support group can alleviate the stress.
Why is parenting support necessary?
Sometimes a parent needs guidance when reinforcing rules and setting boundaries for a child. If a person is going through a divorce, this can affect a child or children involved. Each of these issues can affect a family unit, and its important that you don’t weather the storm alone. Parent support groups can assist with improving parenting skills, as well as relationships between the parent and child.
What does parenting support look like?
- Therapy can be in the form of a support group with other parents, one-on-one sessions with a therapist, or may involve family counseling. Support can be helpful if you have a young child who is going through some kind of developmental or genetic disorder.
- Parenting support can take the form of group therapy which involves meeting with other parents to discuss your child’s behaviors and offer advice to one another.