At our practice, we're passionate about providing therapy for teenagers, and believe that 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 become 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 working with teens on these journeys.

Therapy for Teenagers: We're Along For the Ride of Adolescent Growth

Working with teens allows our therapists to positively influence adolescent development. No matter if teens are struggling with anxiety, social issues, academic pressure, or identity questions, we're excited to support them. Here's why our teen therapists love working with teens:

Teenagers Have A Fresh Perspective on Life

Teens bring a progressive perspective to therapy sessions. They infuse conversations with optimism and hope for the future. Their eagerness about their aspirations and goals can be contagious, inspiring our therapists to explore new possibilities. We're inspired by their deep care for others and the planet. We love helping ground teens in practical steps to work on achieving their big dreams.

Forming Identity: Powerful Conversations In Therapy for Teenagers

Some of the most rewarding parts of working with teenagers are conversations about identity. Adolescence is a time of exploration and self-discovery that can't afford to be skipped. Our therapists love the opportunity to support teens as they navigate the complexities of identity. Even if some parts of identity end up being impermanent, the exploration is absolutely crucial to personal development.

Adolescence Is The Best Time To Learn Healthy Coping Skills

Learning how to handle difficult emotions and social situations when you have the support of living at home is way better than learning later on in life. We're not all born knowing how to self-soothe. Emotional difficulty and social conflict is inevitable in life, and having the right tools can make a dramatic difference. Nothing makes us prouder than seeing teens practice good self-care and respond to stress in healthy ways.

Teenagers Are Open to the Therapy Process

Our therapists see a notable openness among teenagers to the therapy process. Most teens embrace therapy as a safe space to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. It gives us a lot of hope for the future. Compared to older generations, teens seem to have very little stigma around mental health and therapy.

Celebrating Life Milestones With Teenagers

We love nothing more than logging into a session to be met with a grinning teen who just got into their top choice college or asked their crush to the prom. Therapy provides an opportunity for teens to celebrate milestones in the context of identity development. From prom and graduation to college acceptance, sports, artistic achievements, and friendships, our therapists take pride in supporting teens as they walk through big firsts. These firsts become an important part of their story and of the next few chapters of their life.

Creating a Safe Space for Expression

two teenage girls hugging with stickers covering their faces representing teens exploring self expression through therapy for teenagers. our teen therapists love supporting teens in california or florida be the best version of themselves. — Teens explore a wide range of ways to express themselves. Our teen therapists help them do this safely and productively.

Therapy is a place where teens can express themselves freely without fear of judgment or criticism. There aren't many places in a teen's life where that's the case. Therapy offers a safe space to discuss topics that may feel awkward or uncomfortable to broach with parents or family members. This can serve as a place to practice and experiment with talking about difficult things before taking them "live."

Decompressing from Stress

Teenagers face a constant barrage of stressors over which they have little control. From academic pressures to the relentless influence of social media and technology, they are inundated with information and direction. Therapy provides teens with an opportunity to decompress and reconnect with their inner selves, away from the demands of school and social expectations.

Witnessing the Journey of Self-Discovery In Therapy For Teenagers

Most importantly, therapy offers teenagers an environment to reflect on self-discovery. Identity work is foundational for teens. As teens try on new identities, experiment with different interests, and explore their values and beliefs, our therapists are there to offer guidance and support. We especially love supporting LGBTQ+ and nonbinary teens.

Fun and Surprising Moments In Therapy For Teenagers

Working with teens can be incredibly fun and rewarding. Our therapists appreciate the spontaneous and often humorous moments that arise during sessions. From insightful observations to "the darndest things" teens say, each session is filled with unexpected surprises.

Give Your Teenager the Gift of Therapy: Therapy For Teenagers in California & Florida

Working with teenagers is a deeply rewarding experience for our therapists. From the laughter and joy of shared moments to the insights gained through meaningful conversations, therapy for teenagers is a journey of discovery, and transformation. We feel privileged to accompany teens on this journey. Supporting them as they navigate the challenges of adolescence and emerge stronger, wiser, and more resilient individuals is a joy.

If your teen is dealing with anxiety, school issues, or social trouble, we'd love to help both of you. Book a consultation to speak directly to one of our therapists and see if we have a good match for your teen's needs.