Therapy for Teens

“It takes COURAGE to grow up and become who you are”
— E. E. Cummings

What is Teen Therapy?

Teen counseling is a therapy that specializes in the age ranges of 12- 18 year olds. This is a therapy that helps adolescents through the hardships that come with the difficulties of teenager problems.

How does Teen Therapy Help?

Professional teen counselors will creativity use common modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialetectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Reality Therapy, Choice Theory, Experiential Therapy (utilizing art, music, nature, etc.) and more. Some teenagers are able to communicate their problems, and others require the help of more creative interventions. Each therapist has their own style and will tailor their practice to the needs of the teenager in order to help them obtain their counseling goals. 

What does Teen Therapy help with?

Teen counseling  sessions can help those struggling with adolescent issues:

  • Anger

  • Anxiety

  • Bullying

  • Conflict Resolution

  • Defiance

  • Depression

  • Divorce

  • Life Transition

  • Problem Solving

  • Relational Issues (sibling, parental, friendships and romantic)

  • School Related Issues

  • Self Esteem

  • Self-Harming

  • Suicidal Ideations

  • & a whole lot more!

What does Teen Therapy look like?

While the focus is on the client, Davidson Family Therapy believes that when working with teenagers it is important to occasionally implement the family as a whole, as the family is a a critical factor in their development. Confidentiality is the cornerstone of counseling; however when necessary parents of the teenager will be invited into session or informed in other ways to ensure that the growth that occurs in a counseling session continues at home with the help of the parents. 

Why choose Teen Therapy?

Being the parent of a teenager is hard, but so is being a teenager. Adolescence is a tricky time in a person’s life.

Developmentally, teenagers are just beginning to learn what independence is in terms of  their identity, social life, school, and beliefs. Adolescents are  also starting to understand the concept of abstract thinking and often times do not have the mental capacity to comprehend these thoughts the way an adult would. Teenagers experience an overload of emotions, and most of them have trouble knowing what to do with these emotions. All of the sudden everything is a big deal and often times this leaves parents feel annoyed and defeated. Along with their emotional and cognitive development, their physical body and hormones are also changing. 

Group therapy can be a great option for teens! Visit our Group Therapy page to see if a group is available for your teen!

Davidson Family Therapy Is Proud To Offer Teen Therapists in Davidson, NC!

We have a skilled therapist who is experienced in working with teenagers as well as the rest of the family. For more information, or to schedule an appointment click here.