Kids and Teens

Being a Kid, Tween, or Teen is difficult. Navigating life has its challenges; ask any adult. It’s common for children and teens to become frustrated, stressed, and anxious, even about everyday stuff like homework, extracurriculars, screen time, bedtime, increasing academic demands, or expectation changes. Even though many times kids are simply dealing with ordinary issues of growing up, behavior and reactions may go beyond what’s expected or appropriate and gets in the way of needs, wants, social and family dynamics. This is a sign that your kid, tween, or teen feels stressed or overwhelmed.

Our goal is to empower kids and teens to handle stress and thrive in everyday life.

Behaviors that indicate feeling overwhelmed or Stressed

Worries a lot or is anxious.
Perfectionist or wants to control everything.
Difficulty with transitions and/or struggles with schedule changes.
Procrastination, defensiveness or arguing, and being easily frustrated or angry.
Ruminating or racing thoughts.
Frequently bored, sad, or disinterested.
Protests or has difficulty starting or completing tasks, homework, or activities.
Lack of interest in playing with friends or difficulty making friends.
Withdrawal or clinginess.

Benefits of Counseling

Express feelings and thoughts appropriately and effectively.
Communicate concerns or problems to others.
Develop healthy decision-making skills.
Encourages creativity and new ideas.
Discover fresh approaches to thinking and acting, all of which enhance the growth of essential life skills like managing stress and frustration, solving problems, and understanding the importance of asking questions or seeking assistance.
Find effective ways to deal with school stress, such as homework, friendships, bullying, or peer pressure.
Dealing with family change such as separation, divorce, moving, serious illness, or gaining new family members.

What to Expect...

Schedule a Consultation

An initial session is held with the caregivers to gather a complete history of the child.
Clinical assessment of the child is conducted.
Once the assessment is finished, a consultation with the caregivers is provided to review the best treatment options and goals.
Ongoing sessions will involve the child only. Family and caregiver sessions are available when appropriate for treatment.

Discover fresh approaches to thinking and acting, all of which enhance the growth of essential life skills like managing stress and frustration, solving problems, and understanding the importance of asking questions or seeking assistance.