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Therapy for Teens

Teens are facing increasing pressure from friendships, social media, and school.

Teenagers in today’s world don’t have it easy. On top of physical, developmental, and hormonal changes, they have to navigate the complexities of social media and newfound difficulties with relationships. They’re starting to explore their identity more, and although this can be exciting, it can also be deeply stressful. Teens face so much pressure to fit in, look good, have an impressive social media presence, and be at the top of their class. It’s no wonder so many of them struggle with their mental health.

Some teens use negative behaviors and strategies to regulate their emotions, such as drinking, drug use, self-harm, or excessive use of electronics. They may not come home by curfew, perform less successfully in the classroom, or shut down entirely when faced with difficulties. As a parent, you may not be able to solve all your teen’s issues by yourself, and that’s why therapy is so vital.

LIFE IN NEW YORK CITY IS ESPECIALLY INTENSE FOR TEENAGERS.

A FEW THINGS THERAPY CAN HELP WITH:

Difficulty managing emotions or friendships.
Struggling to build and maintain healthy relationships.
Feeling stressed by their competitive school environment.
Engaging in impulsive or destructive behaviors to manage emotions.
Trouble listening to teachers, family members, or other adults.
Experiencing burnout from responsibilities at home, school, or work.
Experiencing intense and distressing emotions.
Responding to emotions ineffectively by shutting out friends, posting troublesome content on social media, using substances, or engaging in self-harm behavior.
Considering a therapist who works with teens for the first time.
Disordered eating and body image issues.

YOUR TEEN’S STRUGGLES COULD BE HARD ON YOU AS A PARENT

Perhaps you’ve noticed concerning changes in your teen’s behavior. They may be unable to get out of a steady negative mood, sensitive to comments from others, or overly concerned with perceived judgments from their friends or peers. In the face of their struggles, they might withdraw from friends and family and spend more time in their room. Although you want to help them, maybe they won’t tell you what’s going on. This could make you feel at a loss for answers, as if your teen is out of reach.

Thankfully, you don’t have to keep spinning your wheels trying to help your teen. At MindWell NYC, our therapists are trained and equipped to work with teens who struggle with anxiety, depression, and a wide range of mental health issues. We will give your teen strategies for identifying, managing, and overcoming negative emotions, allowing them to live more confidently and serenely as they move forward in life.

MAKE THE FIRST MOVE TO GET STARTED

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