The attitude changes. The withdrawal. The arguments at home. The calls or emails from school. The shutting down, isolation, or frustration that seems to keep getting worse.
You may feel like you’ve tried everything – conversations, consequences, giving space, setting limits – but nothing seems to fully get through.
It can feel overwhelming watching your teen struggle while not knowing how to help.
What we want you to know is that these behaviors often point to something deeper going on emotionally, socially, or mentally. With the right support, teens can learn healthier ways to communicate, manage emotions, build confidence, and navigate the challenges they are facing.
We can help your teen identify their feelings, communicate their feelings to others, and learn coping skills. Your child will be able to use these skills in the future when faced with difficulties.
Talking to a teenager can sometimes take an act of Congress. Luckily, we know a few members of Congress, but I’m confident I won’t need them.
We speak teen!
We are expert at building relationships with teens, allowing us to talk and get real while understanding parents’ fears, worries, and needs.
Teens need a therapist on their side who can be trusted to talk about the hard stuff in their lives (perhaps including tough things with their parents). At the same time, these conversations require a balance that addresses the parents’ genuine concerns.
The art in what we do is to help the teen feel confident that we are not going to betray his or her trust while recognizing that parents need to be a part of the therapy and need access and guidance.
Rather than offer teens a rigid set of rules (as in “I won’t share x, y, or z”), we offer a more profound trust as in, “I’m on your side, but I’m also on your parents’ side.”
Our goal is to help your teen communicate their feelings and express their concerns openly. At the same time, we want both parents and their teens to gain insight into how they can effectively interact.
Navigating adolescence is challenging. Let us work with both you and your teen.
You've been in the loop. You know it's not working.
There's a way to move through your day with more clarity and follow-through.
Not for the version of you that has it together. For the version of you that's ready to figure it out.
Reach out today to schedule your free consultation and start building a way of thinking and responding that works for you.