Child/Adolescent Counseling

Does my teenager need counseling? How can I tell? How will it help?

These are questions we hear so often from parents. They often come to our office wondering, “Is my child just being a normal/moody teenager or does he/she need help?” Knowing how tumultuous the teenage years can be, it makes sense that parents might wonder what qualifies as “normal”.

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The most common concerns we address are

Behavioral issues
Academic decline
Anxiety
Anger outbursts
Depression
Technology addiction
ADD
Low self-esteem
Substance abuse
High-risk dating
Poor social skills

Our approach

Therapy is about so much more than just giving individuals a place to vent and someone to listen to them. Our approach to adolescent counseling is practical, direct, and faith-based.

We offer adolescence counseling to help younger individuals navigate the unique challenges of their developmental years with the same compassionate approach.

WITH EVERY CHILD WE MEET, WE SEEK TO:

  1. Build A Safe Relationship

    We are non-judgmental and objective. We encourage full honesty and transparency so that you get the most out of your investment.

  2. Encourage Self-Reflection

    We help children look inward and be honest about their thoughts and feelings. It is empowering for children to have one-on-one attention and validation from an adult who can help guide them in a healthy direction.

  3. Set Specific Life Goals

    Whether it’s approaching life with more confidence, coping with stress from peers or academics, or navigating life’s temptations, we help our children set goals so they are equipped and ready to accomplish their dreams.

  4. Empower Them to Make Changes

    We provide guidance, strategies and skills to help children make the changes they have identified. We give them a safe place to dream, plan, and try something new – as well as – a safe place to share disappointment, struggles and frustration when they face obstacles or setbacks.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Child/Adolescent Counseling

  1. A great way to introduce therapy to your teen is to share your motives and intentions as a parent. Frame it as love and willingness to help provide a safe place for them to open up. Reassure your teen that you plan to respect their privacy during their sessions. Teens care more about therapeutic trust than the therapist’s expertise or credentials. 

  2. The best way to discern is to talk with your potential therapist about your child’s symptoms and behaviors. 

  3. We can help keep kids and teens engaged in virtual therapy by playing chess or online board games while we talk. 

  4. The first session is with the parents or guardian only. After the initial meeting, we see the child 3-5 times before following up with another parent or guardian session. In the parent/guardian sessions we try to protect the child’s privacy while informing parents of important highlights that were revealed in therapy. We try to help parents by sharing the goals we are working on with their child as well as what the parents can do to assist. 

  5. 4 years old. We have several play therapists on staff and a full play room available in house. We have seen that play therapy can significantly improve a child’s behavior. Sand therapy and art therapy are offered as well.  

  6. Yes! Our last appointment slot during weekdays starts at 8pm. We are also available on Saturdays 8am – 5pm.