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Discover how starting teen counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.
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I like to approach teen therapy with an engaging attitude and a sense of humor to put the teens and their guardians at ease. I use curiosity and empathy to develop a better understanding of their experience and what their relationships are like with others.
I feel it's really important to teach healthy self-esteem and identify negative self-talk and destructive behaviors that might be causing multiple problems. We also learn and practice emotional regulation and healthy boundaries.
I see meaningful progress when the adolescent is more trusting and open during sessions, using objectivity and self-awareness while processing difficult emotions, and asserting themselves appropriately with people who are important to them.
Teens are encouraged to take advantage of the time between therapy sessions to practice new cognitions and behaviors with their family and friends. I like to suggest engaging in reading, journaling, participating in a creative pursuit and a physical pursuit, as well as increasing time with family.
The youth needs to be willing to participate and have a private and quiet space to join the session. They should have access to the technology and be familiar with the platform. Teens can be prepared to answer a wide variety of questions for the assessment, which might not have a lot to do with the primary problem. Also, it's important to know family history and any medications. But overall, they can just take a deep breath and be open and honest about the problems they are experiencing.
Teen counseling helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst teens include anxiety, depression, ADHD, and problematic relationships with food.
Teen counseling works by using multiple techniques, tailored to fit the teen’s unique needs — based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks teen therapists in Anchorage have the expertise and experience to help young individuals at their level.
Signs that teens might need Teen counseling can be very subjective, as they are experiencing many changes and can have intense reactions to them. As parents, you know your child best and are best equipped to judge whether certain reactions are standard behaviors for your teen or whether they might be hinting at a larger problem. Even so, there are a few common signs and events that often point to a need for therapy, such as experiencing divorce or loss, grief, consistent low moods, teens distancing themselves and becoming isolated, losing interest in hobbies, excessive anger or irritability, substance use issues, and suicidal ideation, among others.
Teen counseling providers at Thriveworks in Anchorage, AK offer both in person and online therapy by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of teen counseling depends on your teen’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, teen counseling sessions will last for several months.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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