Do you find yourself fighting with everyone around you? Do you feel like the world is stacked against you, like you’re always on the outside? Do you feel unseen, unheard, unvalued? Do you feel like there is something wrong but you just can’t seem to name or place it?
If you’re under 18 or concerned for a family member under 18, and you’d like to learn how to make a change, please contact us about adolescent counseling.
How Adolescents Can Thrive
They will explore:
- Personal Concerns
- Behavioral Concerns
- Family Dynamics
- Peer Relationships
- Past and Present Experiences
In order to create positive change by building and strengthening:
- Relational Skills
- Personal Skills
- Coping Skills
- Communication Skills
- Self Image
- Confidence
What parents can expect
Adolescents will engage in 50 minute individual sessions, with occasional family meetings. There will be regular parent consultations, where parenting skills and support may be offered. A parent must be present for the first 5-10 minutes of the adolescent’s first visit.
While parents have the legal right to your minor client’s information, we ask that you respect the confidential client/counselor relationship in order for trust to be built. Your child’s counselor will inform you immediately if a significant concern arises.
Weekly sessions are recommended in the initial phase of the counseling process. Maintaining frequent, consistent contact helps to build trust and a therapeutic relationship. As progress is made, the frequency of sessions will be reduced to facilitate long-lasting positive change.
