The teen years are sometimes a very challenging and stressful time. This is a stage where adolescents are looking to find their place in life and society, while they are going through many emotional, mental and physical changes. This “maturing” process can prove to be extremely overwhelming. Counseling can help them to overcome the difficulties presented in this particular time in life.
Each teen is unique, depending on their individual personality and strengths, a tailored treatment plan will be developed to address their distinct concerns, set their personal goals and ease the process of growing up.
Common stressors in adolescents are:
- Academic challenges
- Anger
- Anxiety Disorders
- Anxiety (due to school and social demands)
- Behavior problems
- Body Image issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Fears
- Jealousy
- Loss & Grief
- Low Self-Esteem
- School related issues
- Self-injury
- Stress
- Substance abuse
- Trauma
Benefits of teen counseling:
- Closer relationships with family and friends
- Feeling more comfortable with their own body and image
- Feeling more creative
- Feeling more joyful
- Developing confidence
- Developing strengths
- Discovering academic strengths