Services

The teen and young adult years can be a very exciting time.  However, for some, the pressures of the life changes and decisions can feel overwhelming.

In dealing with pressures and problems some may experience:

• Increased irritability toward family or friends
• Feelings of sadness, feeling blue or depressed
• Excessive worry that may lead to frequent crying or medical complaints (such as stomachaches, headaches)
• Breaking rules
• Drinking alcohol or participating in other risky behaviors
• Not performing well in school or work
• Focusing too much attention on body or appearance issues
• Developing an eating disorder - an over-focus on food, eating, and/or body image

When these feelings interfere with school, social or home life, therapy may be helpful.
 

Many adolescents/young adults and their families benefit from the adolescent working with a supportive therapist.
 

Some benefits include:

• Addressing the stressors and talking about the concerns
• Exploring new and different ways to deal with those issues
• Having a third party who is not a friend, relative, teacher, or parent assist the teen
• Parents can get assistance in understanding or addressing the adolescent’s behaviors