We believe therapy for teenagers is an incredible gift. Learning how to cope in healthy ways while still living at home is a chance to try out new behaviors before the stakes are higher. Building self-esteem, lowering anxiety, and developing a strong sense of self are not optional. They're critical developmental stages. And believe it or not, our therapists have a lot of fun with teens along the way.

Getting through adolescence is hard. As teenagers take on the important task of self-discovery, they meet challenges that can trigger lots of anxiety. Identifying anxiety in teenagers can be tricky for parents because it often looks different than anxiety in adults. You also can't always rely on your teen because teens often don't know what they're feeling is anxiety. By paying attention to changes in behavior and mood, parents and caregivers can offer support and intervention. Here are common subtle indicators that may signal anxiety in the teenagers.

Everyone goes through adolescence, but not everyone sails through smoothly. Teenagers often find themselves facing challenges that can be overwhelming. For those of us who have already been through it, it can be difficult to recall how hard it actually was. Here are the six most common reasons teenagers seek therapy and how therapy can change teens’ life for the better.