Therapy for Teens in Cary, NC

Are You Worried About Your Teen’s Emotional Well-Being?

As a parent, are you concerned that your teen seems anxious, depressed, or upset?
Is your teen struggling with school or their social life?
Has your teen pushed back against your attempts to help?

The teenage years aren’t easy. Your teen is trying to discover their own identity.

Maybe you’ve been growing distant from each other. Or it may seem like your teen doesn’t care about much of anything anymore. Either way, you’re not sure how to help them.

Every Teen Faces Unique Problems

Maybe your teen is becoming a perfectionist, and trying to reach their impossibly high standards is making them anxious. On the other hand, they might be wiggling their way out of doing chores or completing homework more often lately, and you’ve noticed that they have difficulty managing their time, starting tasks on their own, and staying organized.

Or perhaps they’ve stopped participating in activities they used to love and have lost all interest in their old hobbies. And if your teen has had trouble in school or they have few friends or even acquaintances, you may be worried about their social skills, too.

Of course, it’s normal for teens to deal with growing pains. But you might seriously wonder if your teen could use some extra help in navigating their concerns.

No matter what your teen is going through, a counselor can give them the support they need on this journey. In therapy, your teen can learn to uncover the roots of their problems, explore their unique strengths, and learn valuable life skills to become a healthier, happier, and more confident person.

Common Reasons Your Teen May Want Counseling

- Feeling overwhelmed by coursework
- Perfectionism
- Fear of disappointing others
- Persistent worrying
- Nervousness in social settings
- Fear of being judged or rejected
- Finding friends and fitting in
- Feeling left out
- Shifting friend groups
- Feeling misunderstood
- Increased fighting
- Parents’ Separation and/or Divorce

Teens often feel torn between doing what’s expected of them or charting their own course in life. A therapist can guide your teen through processing intense emotional experiences, strengthening their relationships, and picking up skills that will help them succeed in life.

Therapy Can Help Your Teen Learn Key Life Skills

What To Expect In Teen Counseling Sessions

In sessions, your teen’s therapist will help them explore their feelings so that they can learn to regulate and process their emotions in healthy ways. I’m here to provide support for their emotional and mental well-being.

I aim to

help teens think before they act and identify harmful thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
support teens in managing their stress and anxiety levels.
encourage teens to connect how their thinking impacts how they feel.
enable teens to rewrite their stories and develop a healthy self-image.

Personalized Treatment Solutions For Your Teen’s Needs

I use a wide variety of evidence-based therapeutic methods to help your teen. I will customize their treatment plan with the therapy techniques that best suit their specific needs.

By integrating the right treatment methods, I can guide teens with different abilities. I help them identify their core values, uncover their personal strengths, and set goals for the future.

Therapy can give your teen a brand new perspective on life and give them the chance to become the best version of themselves. Plus, it can improve the relationship between you and them.

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But You May Still Have Questions
About Therapy For Teens…

I don’t think my teen will go to therapy.

It’s normal for teens to feel hesitant or nervous about trying therapy. I want them to be comfortable and have a choice in the therapist they see. I found that if we can encourage a teen to participate in just one session, they’ll usually see the upsides of therapy and want to continue.

Will you tell me what my teen is talking about in therapy?

There is a fine balance with counseling teens. I protect every client’s privacy—including teens. However, there are some limits to confidentiality in teen therapy which I’ll go over with you ahead of time. Overall, establishing trust with teen clients is key for therapy to be effective. I want to honor that you’re the parent; however, if a teen thinks I’m a spy for their parents, they will not talk to me. I’ll involve you in therapy sessions as necessary, based on your teen’s personal comfort level and needs. And I’ll also keep you informed throughout the course of therapy to ensure that everyone is on the same page. We want you and your family to feel comfortable every step of the way.

How long will my teen be in therapy?

It depends on the presenting issue. When it comes to therapy, there is no timeline set in stone. The length of therapy will depend on your teen’s needs. Once I learn more about their main challenges, I’ll be able to estimate how long they might need to stay in counseling. But please know I am not one to keep kids in therapy longer than they need. I strive to resolve the presenting issue, have you leave satisfied and refer your friends. Many of my clients come from referrals from their friends.

Help Your Teen Build The Skills They Need To Thrive

If your teen is struggling they can safely process their experiences and gain helpful life skills through counseling. For more information about how I can help your teen to thrive, I invite you to contact me.

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