Your teen may benefit from counseling. It is a difficult yet wonderful stage of life. It also presents itself with developmental changes that can impact their mental health.
How do You Know When Your Teen Needs Counseling?
Do you notice any of the following in your child:
- Anxiety and depression
- Stressed and worried
- Oppositional
- Sudden withdrawal from social situations
- PTSD, Trauma
- Grief and loss
- Recurrent physical concerns
- More angry than typical
- Difficulty maintaining attention
- A change in behavior/acting out of the ordinary
- Academic decline
- Observable loss or increase of weight/appetite
- Scratching arms and legs
Anxiety and Depression Therapy for Teens
Teenagers have an intense amount of changes happening to them beginning at age 11(ish). The prevalence of anxiety and/or depression during this time is high. But, the success rate of counseling or therapy for the adolescent is also high. Our therapists are experts in listening, validating feelings, and then building the person’s skill level. As the skill level increases, a sense of control of the teen’s feelings emerges.
You may notice low feelings, minimal facial expression, worry in areas not typical, and easily irritated. These symptoms could be anxiety and depression. If it is impacting their functioning at school, home, work or on trips click the Make An Appointment button to get started.
Other Counseling Areas for Teens
Our counselors treat a variety of mental health and behavior health areas for teens including:
- Anxiety – worry that goes beyond the situation
- Depression – low feelings, irritability, sadness, easily annoyed
- Traumatic life events
- Sleep disturbances
- Grief and loss
- Transitions – middle to high school, figuring out college
- Relationship struggles
Teens Counseling
Bluestone Psychological Services
If the teen in your life shows even the slightest interest in therapy, it may be time to reach and get an appointment.