Are You Worried About Your Teen Daughter Or Son? Is Your Relationship Strained? Or Full of Conflict?
Do you wonder…
How is he or she coping with the changes in her life? Can she handle all that stress and peer pressure?
Is he depressed? Is she using drugs? Is he having sex?
Is the fighting between you two helping or do you feel it is just pulling you further apart?
Parenting a Teen is Overwhelming.
The tears. The fighting. The eye-rolling. These years can be an emotional minefield–for you, your teen, and your relationship with them.
What used to work no longer does.
It is not uncommon for parents to report that they no longer recognize who their child is anymore.
It is common to feel frustrated about how to communicate and help your teen.
It is also common to feel confused and hurt that all your attempts to help improve a situation are met with anger or resistance.
This is a time in their lives that is filled with so much opportunity that you want them to get the best out of this exciting phase of life.
It is also a time filled with equal amounts of vulnerability.
This stage of life for a teen is filled with many challenges socially emotionally and physically.
Their brains are growing and changing at a rate faster than babies.
Their exposure to the world beyond their home is also expanding.
Your ability to protect them is diminishing and their desire to have you as intimately involved in their lives is also changing.
All the hormonal changes of this developmental age also add to the unexpected nature of their emotional reactions.
Then add on the complexities of the unlimited access to technology and most parents feel confused about what to do next.
All these factors make it very hard for parents to figure out how best to support their teen when they know their teen is struggling.
You can get back on track.
Teen Counseling in Salt Lake City, UT Can Help!
Teen Counseling at Shade Tree Family Counseling is a very effective way to support your goals of repairing your relationship with your teen or improving their mental health.
Teens are often eager to learn how to improve their emotional and communication skills and are quick learners.
Counseling for a teen individually allows them to express their needs to an educated caring adult without the fear of disappointing their parents or creating more conflict in the home.
Often teens benefit from a space to talk out their fears and concerns and then they can return to family relationships and express their feelings and needs in a more productive way.
A teen will increase their emotional intelligence and vocabulary and learn skills to manage emotions that will help them their whole lifetime.
In our free 30-minute initial consultation, a teen will get the opportunity to meet with me without fear of making a commitment to make sure our work together is something they would like to try out. If the teen is comfortable with it I can also meet with their parents to learn about the family system issues and concerns and help determine if individual or family therapy is best suited for the current challenges.
It is common for a teen to choose to work individually for some time and then transition into family therapy once they feel more skillful with their emotions and trusting of the counseling process.
While all teens’ work is held confidential, the teens’ parents will have the opportunity to ask questions about the process and be provided parenting consultation, if that is comfortable for the teen client.
But You Still May Have Some Questions About Teen Counseling.
What will you gain from the counseling?
You will:
Understand why your teen is struggling + how you can help
Create a plan with multiple avenues of support
Improve communication with your teen
Feel relief knowing that your teen is getting support for the issues they’re facing
Feel more confident and in control as a parent
What If My Teen Doesn’t Want To Go To Counseling?
Teens often fear that they must make a commitment to a process they no nothing about. I find that if a teen is asked to just go and meet a teen therapist without having to commit to therapy they are more willing. They get to meet me learn a bit about the process and most importantly learn how counseling can really help them get their needs met in their family and help them minimize conflict.
What If My Teen’s Problems Are To Complicated For Therapy?
Outpatient therapy is a great way to head off a need for more intensive and expensive in-patient therapies. If a teen is wanting and willing to get support. Even some of the most difficult behavioral issues can be managed in an outpatient setting. Each teen is monitored closely and if their symptoms escalate beyond what can be managed by weekly counseling a referral to a more intensive treatment option will be offered.
Typical Issues Resolved in Weekly Face-To-Face Teen Counseling Are:
Depression
Panic attacks
Self-harm
Suicidal ideations and urges
Anger management
Social struggles/online and in-person
Divorce
Self-worth and body image
Get Back On Track Today With Teen Counseling
If you would like to discuss how to begin counseling and figure out if this is the right fit for you and your teen.
Free 15-minute Phone Consultation -Follow this Link to find the next available time for us to Meet
I look forward to speaking with you.
- Josie Bohling, MFT
Get Started With Teen Counseling in Salt Lake City, UT!
If your teen is struggling with the weight of anxiety, depression, and unresolved family conflicts, consider the transformative power of teen counseling in Salt Lake City, Utah. Through expert guidance from teen therapists at Shade Tree Family Counseling, teens can find solace and healing as they navigate the complexities of their emotions and relationships. They'll emerge stronger, equipped with coping mechanisms to overcome their struggles and thrive in their daily lives. Follow these three simple steps to get started:
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if Teen Counseling is right for your child
Begin meeting with a skilled teen therapist
Start seeing positive changes in your teen’s behaviors and emotions!
Other Services Offered at Shade Tree Family Counseling
At Shade Tree Family Counseling, we want to provide support for the whole family. So in addition to helping your teen with their anxiety, depression, and more in teen counseling, our team offers EMDR-Trauma Therapy for those struggling to overcome past trauma and want to begin healing, and Teen Group Therapy for teens looking for extra support from those their own age. For more about teen counseling check out our blog!