Teens/Young Adults

Growing up in a world where they have to navigate significant circumstances such as friendships, family conflict, academics, achievement expectations, socio-economics, social media, school violence, increased sexual pressures, trauma, independence, finances and even a global pandemic, it is no wonder many adolescents and young adults find it difficult to cope in healthy ways.  

Unhealthy coping mechanisms caused by the stress of being a young person in today's society can lead to increased anger/irritability, changes in behavior, trouble sleeping, neglecting responsibilities, unhealthy eating habits, and isolative or depressive moods. Caused by fear, anxiety, stress, depression, or something else entirely, these types of behaviors are indirectly communicating something. Reactions, while understandable, impact not just the young person suffering, but the entire family.  You and your teen know more help is needed, but where do you turn?  

Counseling at Better Together Therapies can become a safe place in which a much-needed sanctuary away from the world can be found. Being accepted fully, just where they are, can be so healing for a young person who is struggling. Together, we will work through the underlying causes of stress. We may address not just past, but also present concerns We may even look towards future goals, values, hopes and dreams. We can work through family stress, relationships with friends, as well as identify individual areas of growth, change and skill-building opportunities. 

It is my sincere joy to work with teens to create their own treatment plan and to give them a voice and opportunity for choice in the therapeutic process. It is in this way that healing happens within not just my teen clients as individuals, but also within families as well.

You or your loved one do not have to figure this all out on your own. There is hope and healing. Call today.