Young Adults and Teens
Let's face it, being a teen right now is a truly unique situation - the changes in our society and culture as we navigated through COVID has been major stress by itself, on top of all the issues that every teens and young adults have to manage as they transition toward adulthood - if there are other issues happening in their lives, as well as their parents lives, it can cascade into levels of stress and depression that lead to unanticipated or expected behaviors, and even into substance use. Getting counseling is a perfect way to take these issues head-on.
With therapy, teens and young adults can:
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Improved Emotional Regulation: Teens learn to understand and manage their emotions better, which can reduce feelings of anger, sadness, and frustration.
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Enhanced Coping Skills: Counseling provides strategies to handle stress, anxiety, and depression, helping teens develop resilience.
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Better Communication: Teens can improve their communication skills, making it easier to express their thoughts and feelings effectively.
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Increased Self-Esteem: Therapy can help boost a teen’s self-confidence and self-worth by addressing negative self-perceptions.
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Healthy Relationships: Counseling can teach teens how to build and maintain healthy relationships with family, friends, and peers.
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Academic and Social Improvement: By addressing underlying issues, teens often see improvements in their academic performance and social interactions.
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Substance Use Prevention: Therapy can provide support and strategies to avoid or overcome substance use issues2.
Safe Space for Expression: Counseling offers a confidential and non-judgmental environment where teens can freely express their concerns and feelings.
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The compassionate and non-judgmental approach I offer creates a safe space for teens and young adults to explore their feelings and experiences, build forward momentum towards the version of yourself you want to be. Being able to express oneself openly, is a great start to getting back on track. Whether the struggle with is with academics, stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, or any other issue that is having an impact, I am here to help, using a compassionate and judgement free frame to apply evidence based effective strategies for moving forward. There is no need to face these issues alone. Contact me today and let’s get started.