
Teen/Adolescent
Teenagers and adolescents may face a variety of challenges and high expectations such as forming peer relationships, academic achievement, and adapting to their physical and emotional development. It is crucial to keep in mind that teens are in a period of developing their individual identity by forming peer relationships and desire to make decisions for themselves. These fast-paced changes along with external pressures may be overwhelming and cause feelings of depression, anxiety, hopelessness, and more for teens.
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An important part of healthy development during this life stage is having someone to talk to. Teens contain a vast amount of degrees of emotions and questions that can be processed in a healthy way in therapy. Here they can learn specific coping skills, learn to communicate, and have a space to question their identity.
Common questions/concerns by parents
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Is this normal teenage/adolescent behavior?
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My child doesn't tell me anything at all
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They don't seem motivated to do anything​
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They play video games all day
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Am I the problem as a parent?
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They have a hard time regulating their emotions