Age 15-25 is the most important decade of your child’s life. They’re making decisions about who they are as young adults and what path they’re on. Teenagers are developing their self-esteem and laying the groundwork for their future. Thus, I genuinely believe we should be investing as much into their mental health as we are in their education.
Right now, while teenagers’ hormones are in flux and their brains aren’t even fully developed, they’re navigating things like romantic relationships, academic choices, peers’ substance use, mental health challenges, body image, self-harm, and more. For parents, this can be a terrifying time!
Gone are the days when you could hoist them tantruming under your arm when they were being unreasonable, or you could make everything better with a snuggle and a kiss.
Why Put Your Teenage Daughter or Son in Counseling?
You want what’s best for them, you want them to make good choices, and be happy. You just want them to be okay and you recognize that you *both* deserve extra support to make that happen.
This is why therapy for teens is amazing. You’ll get the peace of mind that they have a safe space to process everything that’s going on, even if they won’t fully open up to you. You’ll know that they have a trustworthy, and highly skilled sounding board who they’ll actually listen to.
Most teens are desperate to open up to someone about their thoughts and feelings- they just don’t always talk to their parents because they’re afraid of judgment, consequences, lectures, etc.
Therapy for teenagers provides this perfect middle ground. We can listen, empathize, validate, and problem solve in a meaningful way. We get to be a voice of reason they trust and will actually listen to. (It’s not about you. I have 4 daughters who won’t listen to me when they’re teenagers either, and they’ll all be in therapy for the exact same reasons I’ve outlined above!)
We’d love to be in your corner and support your teen through this important stage!
What Is Teen Therapy Like?
A lot of what we’ll do, in our Las Vegas practice, is just process what’s going on in their lives. We’ll talk about friend drama, boy drama, school drama, and fights with you. Teen counseling truly can become an outlet for healing, empathy, and growth for your daughter or son!
But I’ll also teach them specific skills to deal with things like depression, anxiety and negative self-talk. I’ll also instill important life-long lessons like self-respect, self-worth, setting boundaries, interpersonal effectiveness, and how to find yourself and build a great future.
Benefits of Teenage Counseling
Increased Self-Love & Worth
Improved Behavior & Mood
Lower Anxiety
Less Acting Out & Anger
Increased Self-Confidence
A Mom’s Review of Her Teen’s Therapy Experience
“Being a teenage girl is hard! Being a parent of a teenage girl is hard! I would say my teenage daughter is well-rounded, happy, and responsible, but there is still SO much learning and emotion that goes into being a teenager. As a mother, I have tried helping to navigate some of the emotions and vital growth that occur during those teenage years, but oftentimes, I found I didn’t have all the answers or tools to help. So we turned to Chrissy who came highly recommended. She has been AMAZING to work with and has given my daughter so many tools that have helped her in her journey into becoming an adult. She loves having someone to talk to that isn’t a family member and I love her having someone to talk to that is an expert on the things I am not! My daughter has grown in her self confidence, ability to manage friends, big emotions, jealousy, perfectionism, and much more. Chrissy is young and fun and relates so well to girls this age.
My daughter has expressed that she didn’t think she needed a therapist but is so glad she has one! I am now a believer that every teenager can benefit from counseling no matter your circumstances. I am so grateful we have put the time and money into helping our daughter learn to cope with all the world throws at her now and know how valuable it will be for her to have the tools she needs to function successfully in the future.”
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Ready to learn more about counseling for your teenage daughter or son? Therapy can provide comfort, healing, and empowerment. Your teen deserves high-quality care by highly trained, empathetic, season therapists. You’ve come to the right place in your search for teen therapy in the Las Vegas & Summerlin areas!
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