Today’s teens are navigating a world filled with pressure — school demands, social media, changing friendships, family expectations, and figuring out who they are. Sometimes it’s hard to talk to parents or friends without feeling misunderstood or judged. That’s where therapy for teens comes in.
My role is to create a space where teens feel seen, heard, and respected. No lectures. No fixing. Just real conversations that help them process what’s going on and find healthy ways to cope.
Building Trust with Teen Clients
As a therapist, I understand how important it is to build trust first — not jump straight into heavy topics. I meet teens where they are and move at their pace. I also support parents when needed, while still respecting your teen’s privacy and growth.
Common Reasons Teens Come to Therapy:
- Anxiety, overthinking, or panic
- Feeling overwhelmed or unmotivated
- Struggles with self-esteem or identity
- Peer or family relationship issues
- Social media stress or comparison
- Grief, loss, or big life transitions
Mental Health Resources for Teens
Handouts & Worksheets
- Mindfulness Exercises for Teens: Simple activities to promote present-moment awareness
- CBT Triangle Worksheet: Helps in identifying connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
- Emotion exploration worksheets for teens
Podcasts
- She Persisted: Focuses on teen mental health topics, from anxiety to navigating high school
- On Our Minds: A student-led podcast addressing mental health issues faced by young people
Books, Workbooks & Card Decks
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, by Sean Covey: A guide to personal growth and success
- Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety, by Christopher Willard: Techniques to manage anxiety through mindfulness
- Just As You Are, by Michelle Skeen and Kelly Skeen: Encourages self-acceptance and confidence
- CBT Deck for Kids & Teens
- Be Mindful Card Deck for Teens
- Thoughts and feelings for teens workbook
Websites, Apps & Online Tools
- Mental Health Literacy
- Headspace: Offers guided meditations and mindfulness exercises tailored for teens to reduce stress and improve focus
- Calm: Provides relaxation techniques, sleep stories, and breathing programs to help manage anxiety and promote better sleep
