Teen Issues

Teens are faced with many periods of transition as they struggle to assert their independence. This stage of development can be very tumultuous for parents and teenagers. Treatment is focused on decision-making, social skills, coping with stress and planning for the future. I offer telepsychology under PSYPACT for clients in 40+ allied states so that students can continue treatment after leaving for college.

I have 15 years of experience working with adolescents and find that I build rapport easily with this demographic

I love working with teenagers of all ages. I feel a kinship and have a special affinity for working with middle school aged- teens and the particular issues that come with this difficult phase of life. I also have a lot of familiarity with the public school system and can assist in helping to advocate for your child to get their educational and social-emotional needs met.

Adolescents face many challenges, as their bodies and minds transition into young adulthood. The pressures and challenges that today's teens face are complex, ever-present, and more intense than ever before. With social media now being an integral part of daily life, I work to support teens to identify and uphold healthy boundaries and realistic expectations as they navigate social pressures.

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With 17 years of experience as a school counselor, I specialize in helping teens navigate the challenges of adolescence, including anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship struggles, and academic stress. I understand the pressures teens face today and offer a supportive, non-judgmental space for them to explore their feelings. Whether dealing with peer pressure, family dynamics, or emotional struggles, I help teens build resilience, improve coping skills, and find their path forward.

Adolescence is a time where it can feel difficult to navigate changes and the brain of an adolescent is complex. I specialize in adolescent mental health and gear my post graduate study towards this age group specifically.

Your teen isn't always going to feel comfortable approaching you with hard topics. A lot of my clients discuss their discovery of sex or drugs with me whenever rapport is built, and I always want to foster open communication and trust regarding those topics. I always tell my clients that I wasn't their age too long ago and want to explore the reasons why they do things that we often view as dangerous or irresponsible.

As a genuine, light-hearted therapist, I support my younger clients with a relationship-focused approach that helps them feel heard and understood while we build skills and have a little fun along the way. The adolescents I often work with are struggling to manage big emotions, feel like they have to be perfect in everything they do, and are navigating life changes, self-esteem struggles, and relationships with family and peers.

At Newport Academy, we believe that true transformation occurs as our teens learn to see themselves as beautiful, bright, and powerful people who can take control of their own lives. In order to help our patients achieve that goal, we maintain the highest possible standards for our services, and commission third-party evaluations of our programming. By consistently gathering and analyzing data related to our outcomes, we’re able to make more strategic and tailored decisions for our patients.

As a therapist specializing in teen issues, I bring deep expertise in understanding the unique challenges today’s adolescents face. I support teens through anxiety, depression, trauma, and family conflicts, offering insights into the pressures of modern society. My approach creates a safe space for self-discovery and empowerment, helping teens navigate identity struggles and societal expectations while building resilience and confidence for their future.

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Everyone knows that the teen years can be fraught with challenges. I see teens as incredibly capable, resilient, and thoughtful people who need an immense amount of support and encouragement as they navigate the tumultuous years of building valuable relationships, identity, and independence.

Adolescence is an awkward time. You're juggling schoolwork, friend and family drama, and navigating personal changes. You crave freedom, autonomy, and to be understood, but it can be challenging for adults to relate. As a baby-faced millennial and specialist in working with teens, I empower young people by providing a safe space where they can be authentically themselves. Together, we'll navigate these challenges and empower you to make choices that align with who you're becoming.

From the moment I got into this field I knew I wanted to work with adolescents as they bring a unique energy and perspective to the therapeutic process which I enjoy tremendously. Adolescents also have distinctive issues they need help with and after 26 years of working with this population, I feel I have a special skillset to help them work through those while feeling supported and encouraged.

Our clinicians help adolescents develop a more secure and healthy identity and understanding of themselves, improve communication skills, and resolve conflicts both inside and outside the home. In working with teens, our clinicians first and foremost foster a space where they feel truly safe to open up and trust in the relationship. We value authentic connection and trust.

Teens today struggle with confidence and the pressures of success in school, sports, and home to balancing social media, technology and life. They are surrounded by a world sending them confusing messages causing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress and more. Sessions with preteens and teens are fun, interactive, and challenging to help them discover who they are and who they want to become.