TEENS
It is so hard to see your teenager struggle. Maybe you have noticed some trouble with withdrawing, acting out, struggling in school, or in relationships with family, friends, and peers.
Teenage years can be tough, for teens and their families. It’s a stage of life that is filled with challenging transitions. As teenagers, our bodies and brains are developing rapidly, and we naturally begin to crave more freedom from family, in favor of finding their place in the world through connections with peers. It’s natural for teens to be grappling with concerns about their own identity and where they fit in the world.
***With all these changes, it’s no wonder why they might feel like yelling one second and crying for no reason the next. Along with all the new things happening in their life, new stresses and worries also come up about family, friends, school, their bodies, and their futures.
It shouldn’t be a surprise that signs of mental health conditions often emerge during this developmental stage. About half of all people who experience a mental health condition in their lifetime begin experiencing symptoms before the age of 14. Unfortunately teens and their family members often do not notice them until several years later.
The challenge is determining whether certain behavior is normal/typical or a symptom of mental health.
Whether your teen is struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or any other issues, I am here to help.
No matter what issues your child and family are facing, Connected Counseling & Wellness provides a wide range of services that can help. This might include one-on-one therapy with your child, mentoring/coaching, family therapy, trauma-based therapy, or any number of other evidence-based and effective options.
Therapy options will be tailored to meet the specific needs of your child, based on their age and the areas of difficulty they are experiencing. Usually, this will include some combination of visits with teen and parents together, one-on-one sessions with your teen, and check-in visits with parents.