Adolescent Therapy

Adolescents are dealing with constant change.

Physically, their bodies are changing and growing – experiencing feelings they’ve never felt.

They’re learning to think more abstractly and are developing their ideas about morality, values, and spirituality.

They also become aware of their identity, self-image, and self-esteem.

Teens are in a state of transition between child and adult.

You’re struggling with how to help your adolescent.

They’re determining who they are and how they want to live, and they often begin to push away from their parents and other adults in their lives. It’s their way of defining their own independent identity.

Teens have difficulties with emotion regulation and relational expectations regardless of other struggles.

It is a confusing time for them and a stressful one for parents.

You know your son is dealing with anxiety over grades, extracurricular activities, and life after high school.

Or maybe your daughter is battling depression. It’s hard to motivate her to go to school, and you’ve received a few calls at work saying she hasn’t shown up for class.

Perhaps your adolescent faces other challenges like self-injury, behavioral problems, family and relationship problems, trauma, loss, stress management, LGBTQIA+ concerns, or self-esteem issues.

So how can you help your adolescent deal with some of their struggles?

At Alba Center, we can provide your adolescent the support they need.

The most typical position for a teen who needs therapy is not to go at all!

We provide teens with different ways to develop and express their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings while becoming empowered.

Offering creative approaches, we combine talk and play while including current adolescent trends, interests, and struggles as ways to connect.

Teens are often surprised by how much fun it is to learn about themselves.

We teach teens about mood monitoring, social skills, relaxation training, constructive thinking, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Teens love to communicate through arts and crafts. They discover the art of storytelling using collage, allowing teens to explore feelings about themselves and bring awareness to their goals for change.

For teens, emphasis is placed on involving parents as active participants in the counseling program to enhance communication.

You have come to the right place.

We are here to help you help your teen.

The adolescent years don’t have to be when you cannot support your child. Together, we will support your teen in these difficult years so they can continue to grow the way you always imagined.

With the right support, your teen will learn ways to manage their emotions to transition into adulthood emotionally healthy. Healthy young adults can have fulfilling relationships, excel academically, and be connected to their families. You will feel once again connected to your teen as you see them become the adult you know they can become.

Let us help you with the most important job, helping your child become an emotionally healthy person.

Call, text, or email us to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with one of our therapists. We are here to help!