Therapy for Teens
Adolescence is a time of significant transition, for the teenager as much as for the family. These periods may involve a variety of complex experiences, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, peer-to-peer conflicts, academic pressures, sexual exploration and general identity formation.
Adolescence includes rapid change that often comes along with growing pains within the whole family. Guidance in navigating new boundaries, recognizing a teenager’s new capacities and maintaining a dynamic of respect from all directions is challenging for any family system.
Whether through family and/or individual therapy, all members of a system can benefit from some supportive techniques in how to manage the inevitable conflicts while maintaining open and constructive communication.
Common Concerns:
- Communication difficulties
- Balancing needs for support with desire for independence
- Effective expression of emotions
- Fostering trust
- Managing external stressors (academics, peer challenges etc)
- Roles in transition
- Depression and anxiety
- Engagement in risky behaviors
List of All Services
- Eating Disorder Therapy
- The Medicaid Clinic at Aspen Ridge Mental Health
- Individual Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Psychological Assessment
- Assessment for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Assessment for Learning Disorders
- Assessment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Assessment for Personality Disorders and Chronic Relationship Struggles
- Assessment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Assessments for Mood Disorders- Bipolar & Depression
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Family Therapy for Eating Disorders
- Therapy for Teens
- Consultation for Professionals
