Teen & Adolescent Therapy
Teen Therapy in Yreka, CA
Being a teenager comes with a complicated mix of increasing independence, changing relationships, growing expectations, and trying to figure out who you are.
School pressure, friendships, family relationships, social media, dating, identity, and uncertainty about the future can become overwhelming—even for teens who seem to be doing well from the outside.
Therapy gives teens a place to talk openly with someone outside of their immediate family while building skills to better understand and manage what they're experiencing.
Teen therapy may help with:
Anxiety and excessive worry
Depression or low mood
Social anxiety
School stress
Friendship or peer difficulties
Family conflict
Self-esteem
Emotional regulation
Grief and loss
Trauma
Major family changes
Relationship concerns
Feeling overwhelmed or shut down
Adjusting to changes at home or school
What does therapy with teens look like?
We approach teen therapy collaboratively.
Treatment may include identifying emotions, understanding patterns of thoughts and behavior, learning coping strategies, improving communication, building confidence, working through difficult experiences, and creating healthier ways of responding to stress.
The specific approach will depend on the teen, their goals, and the therapist they are working with.
What role do parents and caregivers have?
Parents and caregivers often play an important role in treatment, but teens also need an appropriate level of privacy in order to build trust with their therapist.
Your therapist will explain confidentiality, its limits, and how caregiver involvement will work.
Depending on the situation, parents may participate in portions of sessions, attend periodic parent meetings, or receive recommendations for how to support their teen outside of therapy.
Getting Started
Finding the right therapist matters—especially for teenagers.
Schedule a free consultation with our office team. We'll learn more about what your teen is experiencing, answer your questions, and help connect your family with a therapist who may be a good fit.