Teen Therapy
Have you noticed changes in your teen?
Has your teen been more moody or anxious lately?
Adolescence can be a challenging and exciting time for many teens as they mature physically, explore their identity and work on gaining their independence. This time in their lives can be filled with excitement, creativity, and wonder. Almost all teens struggle through some difficulties during this time. Teen therapy might help.
Parents, have you noticed your teen is...
- Acting more moody than usual or having more frequent anger outbursts
- Lacking interest in the things they used to be passionate about
- Feeling more anxious or worried than they normally do
- Feeling overwhelmed by homework, school, grades or college
- Complaining about friendship drama or feeling like they don't fit in
- Feeling more nervous in social situations
- Complaining of frequent headaches or stomachaches
- Having more difficulty concentrating or focusing
- Making unsafe or impulsive decisions
- Pushing boundaries
- Frequently arguing with you, or answering all statements with "fine," "yeah," or "sure"
- Spending most of their time with their face in a screen
- Speaking negatively about their body, appearance or self
How can teen therapy help?
Therapy can be a great opportunity for teens to explore their identity with someone who isn’t their parents, can help foster positive communication skills and help encourage their creative and emotional growth.
I often combine talk therapy with other avenues such as writing, art, music, playing cards/games to help teens feel safe and encourage active involvement.
If you are interested in teen therapy, please contact me.
THE PROCESS
01
LET'S CHAT
Finding a therapist who is a good fit for your teen is key to them opening up and doing the work. Let’s chat to see if we’d make a good team.
02
SET GOALS
As a team we will set goals with your teen to help us stay on track and focused. We will check in periodically to see if goals are being met or need to be tweaked.
03
PUT INTO ACTION
I will help educate your child on better coping skills, habits and self-care routines that can minimize current symptoms. Working on these strategies outside of session is key to success.
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FAQS ABOUT THERAPY
Therapy can feel strange at first. The first session is all about getting to know your teen. I want to know what made you decide to bring your teen to therapy, any symptoms they are experiencing and any goals you and your teen have for the therapy process. By the end of the first meeting I will give you an individualized course of action.
Therapy can bring up difficult feelings. Often you may notice things getting worse before they get better. This is part of the process and will pass.
Each 55 minute session is $90.
Think of therapy as an investment into your teen’s mental and emotional health. The results you see will not only impact their future, but your entire family’s.
I accept cash, check, credit card and Health Savings or Flex Spending Account cards.
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I take a holistic approach to therapy, meaning that I take into consideration all areas of your teen’s life and not just their mental or emotional health.
My sessions are relaxed and conversational. I want them to feel safe to open up and explore the areas of their life that they may be struggling with. They get to direct where the conversation goes. If they don’t want to talk about something just yet, they don’t have to. I don’t force any conversation. I may try to nudge them to dig deeper when I feel that they’re ready, but they have the final say.
To make the teens feel more comfortable in session I combine traditional talk therapy with art, music, cards/games and writing, depending on your teen’s interests.
The length of the therapy process is different for each teen.
Typically, we will meet weekly for the first 6-8 weeks, reassess their progress and determine how often they need to come moving forward.
I choose not to use insurance because I value your teen’s privacy and your family’s personal choice. Many people do not know that when you use your insurance for therapy, the therapist will need to provide your teen with a diagnosis. This diagnosis will follow your teen and must be declared on all health documents as a preexisting condition. This information could potentially impact your teen down the road when it comes to applying for life insurance or certain jobs.
I believe that you know your teen best. When you use your insurance for therapy, you are no longer in charge of your teen’s treatment. Your insurance company will determine what their therapy looks like, who they can see and how long their therapy lasts.
I want you to make the most informed decision possible. If you decide you would like to use insurance and your insurance plan has out-of-network benefits, I can provide you with a receipt detailing your teen’s therapy and you may be reimbursed for their treatment.