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Working several years with clients who have endured trauma, it is not uncommon to feel yourself comparing your past experiences wi...
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Working several years with clients who have endured trauma, it is not uncommon to feel yourself comparing your past experiences with other people's past experiences.
Megan Learned is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado. Over the past 3 years, Megan has worked with active duty military members in a partial hospitalization program (PHP) setting. Mostly conducting work with those who have trauma, depression, anxiety, and/or suicidal tendencies.
Megan obtained her Master of Science in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University. Her counseling approaches include dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), solution-focused therapy, and goal-setting. She also focuses on skill-building, including adjusting to post-military life, family dynamics, and overcoming depressive symptoms.
Megan takes pride in being able to take an eclectic approach to meet each individual or family's specific needs. She will create a personalized treatment plan that'll best help you. Schedule an appointment today.
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“All that makes you fragile and fierce and clever and powerful and wounded and creative and layered and thoughtful and moody and i...
“All that makes you fragile and fierce and clever and powerful and wounded and creative and layered and thoughtful and moody and insightful and wild and damaged, can be described in one single word: lovely.” – Beau Taplin
Alanys Chavez is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 5 years of experience and is passionate about helping people help themselves. She specializes in assisting individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, stress management, life transitions, and more. Alanys has worked at organizations aimed at helping teens learn leadership skills, develop self-esteem, and plan for their educational future. Alanys believes in a holistic approach to treatment that accounts for mind, body, and emotions.
Alanys received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Behavior Health from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. She utilizes mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and interpersonal therapy.
Alanys strives to see everyone achieve the healthiest version of themselves through a therapeutic approach that is unique to them. She creates a custom plan to meet the needs of the client while focusing on their strengths and maintaining a positive approach towards change. Reach out to Alanys today!
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My go-to approach for helping teens in counseling is being very person-centered, making sure that I get to know the teen's worldview and get to know them as a person. I enjoy a person-centered approach because it allows my client to practice their independence in a safe environment and fosters a strong therapeutic rapport.
In teen counseling, I teach the following tools:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in teen therapy when they are feeling secure, empowered, and safe enough to advocate for their needs and start to make decisions that align with their genuine selves. I love it when clients are able to celebrate their hard work and say, “Guess what? I set a boundary!” or “I was able to catch my inner critic and show myself compassion instead!”
Clients can supplement their time in online therapy with journaling, mindful walks or other enjoyable forms of exercise, deep breathing practices at home, comforting hobbies, healthy social media use, and social support.
To prepare for their first teen counseling session, a teen can reflect on what goals they want to work on in therapy, what obstacles have gotten in their way, and what they might need from a therapist. It is important that they find a therapist they connect with and feel empowered and comfortable enough to be vulnerable with.
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 Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs, CO 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.
The Thriveworks Colorado Springs professionals have years of experience and expertise with teens – let us help. If you’re ready to work with a provider at Thriveworks Colorado Springs, simply give us a call at (719) 259-4585 today.
Teens and families find many benefits when meeting with one of our skilled mental health professionals. No matter the reason you are pursuing counseling, whether it’s an academic, personal, or social concern, we are equipped to help.
Our professionals have experience working with many issues facing adolescents today:
Growth in compassion and empathy will help them in their social world. Growth in self-esteem will help them cope with mistakes and try new things. Growth in perseverance will help them to hang in there and not give up quickly when things become difficult.
All of these areas of development help a teen to become resilient, which will help them to have the confidence to overcome whatever life throws at them.
Adolescents vary in their willingness to participate in therapy. This is where the counselors at Colorado Springs Thriveworks really shine.
Even with the most reluctant adolescents, we work to understand and connect with them. Once the relationship is established, we use a variety of techniques to understand your teen’s thoughts, emotions, and actions, set goals, and work together to get your teen growing and thriving in life.
You’ll be surprised that even very reserved and quiet teens will open up and work collaboratively with our professional counselors.
Teen Therapy Strategies May Include:
The professional counselors for adolescent therapy at Thriveworks Colorado Springs individualize each therapy plan. Just as each adolescent and family is unique, so are the techniques and strategies used. We will work with you to identify goals and discuss progress as we close into the identified goal. In addition, we want your teen to leave each session with a spring in their step and a renewed sense of confidence.
At Thriveworks Colorado Springs, we are continually running small groups. We find the therapeutic setting and the sense of belonging create an ideal environment to grow and develop in any area. Look under the “groups” tab at the top of the home page for more details. Contact 719-266-3919 to schedule.
Details: Each small group will have 2 providers, and 6 people in them. They will run for 8 weeks, with 1 session each week. The cost is $400 for the entire length of the group.
Scheduling – easy peasy! When you call our number, you’ll talk with a Thriveworks specialist who will walk you through scheduling your first appointment. At Thriveworks, we will partner with you to build a network of support around your teen.
Call us today at 719-266-3919.
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