Adolescent Therapy

Some transitions are fraught with challenges.

There is a space between childhood and adulthood where we are not quite ready to be on our own, our emotions can be intense, and we are vulnerable to the influences of our peers.

Simultaneously, our parents who used to always know how to make the world a better place somehow no longer have the answers.

And worse, they have become completely… annoying.

This space in time is called adolescence.

Life begins to get complicated for child and parent.

Adolescence can be such a challenging time of life in the best of circumstances.

School pressure, peer pressure, social media, and family dynamics may collide, creating a level of angst, anxiety, insecurity, and conflict that your teen may not have the emotional regulation skills to manage.

You could help if they would let you, but this period of life is also marked by a desire to become independent from parents.

Remember when they were toddlers insisting, “I can do it myself?”

Well, that same insistence returns in the teen years, but the stakes are higher and the mistakes more costly.

Sometimes, it is best to seek support.

Smooth the transition and reduce the challenges.

I provide teens with a safe space to share openly, gain greater self-awareness, and learn emotional regulation skills that will support them beyond adolescence and into adulthood.

Depending upon the needs of your child, I am trained in mindfulness for kids, self-compassion skills, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and DBT skills (Dialectic Behavior Training).

These tools are powerful in helping teens cope with anxiety and depression – and heal from trauma and eating disorders.

Things can improve.

Counseling and an environment of openness and trust makes it easier on teens and their parents.

I can help! I work with children aged 13 and up.

To discuss how I might support your child, please call (310) 228-8081 for a free consultation.