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Counseling for Teens

As a parent, do you worry about your teen daughter?

Do you feel DISCONNECTED from her and you don’t know why?

You may notice that she is not enjoying the things she used to or isn’t hanging with her friends as much.

She may spend hours on her phone and seems unfocused and unmotivated.

You are questioning yourself and wondering, “Did I do something wrong?”

You sometimes think:

“What is she thinking? Why won’t she open up to me?”

“Why does she worry so much?”

“All she wants to do is sleep”

“Why won’t she listen to my advice?”

Teen girls are facing so many issues today, it can be OVERWHELMING to try and navigate these years alone. As a parent, we have dreams and expectations of what we want for our children, mostly for them to be happy. It is frustrating when we know there is something wrong and we don’t know how to help.

Do you notice your teen is struggling with:

  • Feeling sad, crying often
  • Isolating herself from others
  • Not enjoying things she used to
  • Having racing thoughts she can’t seem to “turn off”
  • Feeling angry or irritable to those around her
  • Feeling hopeless about the future
  • Struggling to get out of bed or not being able to sleep at all
  • Negative self-image
  • Having physical symptoms like aches, pains, headaches or digestive issues without a clear physical cause or diagnosis

These all can be symptoms that your teen is struggling and may be experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression. We are here to help support you and your teen to identify their current challenges and create a comprehensive plan to help them improve their self-esteem and make positive changes in their life.

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Although it is normal for all teens to have some feelings of sadness or worry at times, it is when those symptoms start to occur more often and interfere with their relationships, school and self-image that suggest an evaluation with a mental health professional. Early intervention with these issues can shorten the duration and severity of symptoms.
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), adolescent girls are twice as likely to to suffer from a Mood Disorder and 1 in 3 girls ages 13-17 will experience an Anxiety Disorder. The rate of hospital admissions for suicidal teenagers has DOUBLED over the past decade. Teens today are dealing with multiple stressors that we can argue are contributing to these alarming numbers including the pressure to succeed, an increasingly threatening world with lockdown drills and pandemics and the impact of social media. Teens are CONSTANTLY connected to information and comparing their life to others.

The following are some common issues that we address with teens:

  • General Anxiety
  • Social Anxiety and Panic Attacks
  • Depression and Mood-Related Issues
  • ADD/ ADHD
  • Divorce/ Separation/ Blended Families
  • Self-Esteem
  • Body Image
  • Gender Identity
  • Peer Relationships
  • Trauma

We are here to help support you and help your teen find happiness and improve their self-esteem and confidence!

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We help your teen identify their current challenges, teach them healthy ways to cope and change negative beliefs and behaviors.

Counseling for teens can help:

  • Improve self esteem and confidence
  • Feel more connected to family and friends
  • Reduce worry and help them find happiness
  • Provide support and validation of the challenges of the teen years
  • Prioritize their self-care and find balance
  • Reduce physical symptoms related to depression and anxiety
  • Find support and connection

At Passages, we use a family-centered approach in helping both teens and parents or caregivers to develop improved communication and effective coping skills. Our therapists use evidence-based treatments to help address common challenges with teens. We tailor our treatment based on their specific needs and use a blend of modalities to help treat teens including: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and Creative Therapies (Art, Music and Movement). Our staff is committed to ongoing training and education in working with teens and families to offer the most effective treatment possible. We also believe in a collaborative approach in treatment and partner with community, medical and school based providers to optimize coordination of care for your teen.

Getting started is easy, click the link below to schedule a confidential consultation for your teen now!

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