Teen Therapy

It’s Hard to be a Teen

As a teen, there’s so much pressure about what you’re supposed to do and how you need to be. But some days, it’s tough to even get out of bed. You’re terrified of messing up or making the wrong choices, and often don’t even know what you want or how to get it when you do.

You feel self-conscious and awkward, insecure in relationships, and worried about failure and rejection.

There are all these conflicting messages, and it seems like you’re just supposed to do what people expect of you.

Meanwhile, you’ll be a legal adult on your own in no time.

You’re stressed out and burned-out, and all before you’ve ever even moved out.

It can feel pretty frustrating and helpless.

Fitting In or Standing Out

Making and keeping friends, getting along with family, having good grades, planning for college, working, extracurriculars, dating, money, appearance, social media – teens are affected by so much.

Add in things like peer pressure, comparisons with others, bullying, body image, hormones, sexuality, loss, parental divorce, and other life stressors, and it’s no wonder so many teens struggle.

It’s all so exhausting!

Where’d My Kid Go?

Adolescence can feel like an emotional roller coaster with the whole family going along for the ride.

Parents and caregivers can feel equally helpless and frustrated. You want things to improve, but nothing seems to work.

And it sometimes seems like your child – who you adore and to whom used to be so close – is a stranger inhabiting your home.

The eye-rolling, irritability, crying, talking back, slamming doors, impulsive behavior, withdrawal, secrecy – you just want it to stop.

But they’re dealing with so much – what you know is likely the tip of the iceberg.

It’s No One’s “Fault”

Underneath it all, each of you wants to feel connected and valued, but something’s getting in the way.

Each side feels blamed, and a shift away from that mindset is needed.

Depression, debilitating anxiety and worry, eating disorders, self-harm, drugs and/or alcohol, perfectionism, low self-esteem, obsessive thinking, and poor decision-making – the longer these problems continue, the more likely it is they will persist into adulthood.

Things Can Get Better

There are so many adults in the world walking around with problems that weren’t adequately addressed when they were teenagers.

Don’t make the mistake of thinking that things will magically get better with maturity.

You’re at a crossroads. It doesn’t have to stay this way.

Therapy for your teen isn’t just about “fixing” what’s wrong; it’s about creating lasting change by addressing their self-limiting beliefs and fears, teaching practical and effective ways to cope, and fostering accountability and empowered decision-making.

Don’t Hesitate Any Longer

Help your teen by taking action today.

Call me at (720) 845-6600 or email drjodiebenabe@somethingwildwellness.com for a free 20-minute consultation to discuss how therapy together can stop the roller coaster ride.