Therapy for teens may be more important that parents realize.
If there’s one group that needs an advocate for adequate therapeutic treatment, it’s adolescents. The need for therapy for teens should be blatantly obvious, even before referencing the horrors perpetrated by teens that have been inundating the news feed in the last several months. Obviously, most teens are not mass murders and most do not have serious psychological issues. However, it’s a reminder that adolescence is a time of great turmoil – physically, psychologically, socially, and in every other possible aspect of their lives. Some teens don’t feel comfortable talking to their parents about their problems (not that I needed to tell you that) no matter how good their intentions might be. So if you’re looking to find some extra help, consider a teen therapist, most teens can benefit from guidance that comes from a professional both you and your teen trust.
Most teens come to therapy for a place to sort out their thoughts and emotions and get a better handle on their problems. A handful of teens in therapy have a significant impairment, such as teens with anxiety or depression, but most are dealing with common life-issues and need a good listening ear and some sound guidance. Consider the alternatives – your teen seeking the advice of their friends, other teens, whose words may not be so wise, or bottling in their emotions until they get too overwhelming.
How does therapy work for a person between childhood and adulthood? Similar to therapy with an adult, in California, the same confidentiality rules apply, so most therapists will not discuss the teen’s therapy with their parents, expect for what is considered “dangerous behavior”, or anything that may cause serious damage or imminent harm to the client. A teen therapist will use tools such as art therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and provide a safe environment for them to explore their emotions as well as alternative options to their problems. Some of the added benefits of teen therapy include stronger relationships with their parents and siblings, better performance at school, healthier friendships, and a decrease in arguments at home.
From my experience, teens are very resilient and use therapy well. What I mean by that is, even if they have a significant stressor or problem, teen therapy can help quickly and effectively to resolve their issues.
Rachel Thomasian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She provides therapy for teens in her offices in Glendale and Beverly Hills. Rachel also works with children, couples and families struggling with issues of Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Relationship Issues or Life Transitions.
If there’s one group that needs an advocate for adequate therapeutic treatment, it’s adolescents. The need for therapy for teens should be blatantly obvious, even before referencing the horrors perpetrated by teens that have been inundating the news feed in the last several months. Obviously, most teens are not mass murders and most do not have serious psychological issues. However, it’s a reminder that adolescence is a time of great turmoil – physically, psychologically, socially, and in every other possible aspect of their lives. Some teens don’t feel comfortable talking to their parents about their problems (not that I needed to tell you that) no matter how good their intentions might be. So if you’re looking to find some extra help, consider a teen therapist, most teens can benefit from guidance that comes from a professional both you and your teen trust.
Most teens come to therapy for a place to sort out their thoughts and emotions and get a better handle on their problems. A handful of teens in therapy have a significant impairment, such as teens with anxiety or depression, but most are dealing with common life-issues and need a good listening ear and some sound guidance. Consider the alternatives – your teen seeking the advice of their friends, other teens, whose words may not be so wise, or bottling in their emotions until they get too overwhelming.
How does therapy work for a person between childhood and adulthood? Similar to therapy with an adult, in California, the same confidentiality rules apply, so most therapists will not discuss the teen’s therapy with their parents, expect for what is considered “dangerous behavior”, or anything that may cause serious damage or imminent harm to the client. A teen therapist will use tools such as art therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and provide a safe environment for them to explore their emotions as well as alternative options to their problems. Some of the added benefits of teen therapy include stronger relationships with their parents and siblings, better performance at school, healthier friendships, and a decrease in arguments at home.
From my experience, teens are very resilient and use therapy well. What I mean by that is, even if they have a significant stressor or problem, teen therapy can help quickly and effectively to resolve their issues.
Rachel Thomasian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She provides therapy for teens in her offices in Glendale and Beverly Hills. Rachel also works with children, couples and families struggling with issues of Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Relationship Issues or Life Transitions.