Adolescent therapy is a method of counseling that’s designed to help teens and tweens who are having a difficult time emotionally or behaviorally.

If you’re struggling with strong emotions or just aren’t feeling like yourself as a result of what’s going on in your life, therapy may be right for you. This is a safe place to talk about what’s going on, develop effective coping skills, and learn how to regulate your emotions in a safe and healthy way.

In general, no. Almost everything you say in our sessions is private and confidential. The only time we would tell your parents what you’ve said in a session is if we believe that you are at serious risk of harming yourself or others.

In general, no. Almost everything you say in our sessions is private and confidential. The only time we would tell your parents what you’ve said in a session is if we believe that you are at serious risk of harming yourself or others.

Our sessions generally last one hour and we see most patients once a week. In the long-term, how long your treatment lasts will depend on your unique situation, treatment plan, and how you’re feeling.

Commit to coming to one appointment. After that, the teen can decide what they’d like to do. In many cases, one appointment is enough to make someone feel heard and get more comfortable with sharing their feelings.

Therapy is about creating a trusting and private relationship between the teen and the therapist. Therapy will not be as effective if the teen is constantly worried about whether what they say will make it back to their parents. We won’t disclose what your teen says in therapy unless, and as required by law, we are worried the teen is a danger to themselves or others.

If you’ve noticed your teen seems depressed, lacks motivation, is more emotional than normal, or is prone to angry outbursts, they may be able to benefit from therapy. As a parent, you can never be quite sure whether a teen is experiencing the “normal” aspects of teenagerhood or if they’re struggling with something else, and therapy can be a big help in determining that.