Therapy for Children and Teens

Understanding your child’s burdens is challenging.

You hear the door when your child is coming home, and immediately you feel in the pit of your stomach that something is wrong again. When you try to talk to him, he says everything is fine.

His teachers have told you they have not observed anything other than that he is very quiet in the classroom.

He is so young and seems burdened with the weight of the world on his shoulders. You wonder if bullying, struggles with learning, or worries at home are the problem.

Something must give because you can’t stand to see him suffer in silence.

Teenage years are stressful – for parents and children.

After yet another fight with your teen, you are ready to pull your hair out. You so much want to help, and he seems to drift away further and further. You know he hurts, but you don’t understand why.

You knock on your teen’s door, but he doesn’t answer. After three knocks, you open the door and see him curled up on the bed.

When you ask what is going on, he evades the question and tells you nothing – just tired. But your intuition tells you otherwise. He seems to withdraw more and more.

And when he does talk to you, it is in angry words that convey the hurt inside. This behavior has gone on for long enough and must stop now. You want your happy teenager back.

Seeking help can make life better for both parent and child.

As a parent, you know when something is bothering your child or teenager. When things accumulate to the point where communication ceases to resolve problems, maybe it is time for somebody to help identify what causes so much hurt in your child or teen.

Like Superman, Kryptonite has built up in your child or teen – robbing them of their inner strength and joy. I know from experience that it’s not easy to parent a child or a teen who is struggling. Being worn down by their Kryptonite is not easy for your teen either.

How on earth do you navigate significant transitions such as changes in school, family structure, or relationships? Then, you may need support to deal with bullying. Other emotions may arise – loss, grief, and death – that you need guidance on helping your child cope.

On top of emotions that all children and teens experience, they may have to battle the Kryptonite of a learning disability, trauma, or loss.

Let’s discover and eliminate the cause of your child’s struggles.

Your child deserves a happy childhood, and you should not wait to seek help.

Let me help discover and support your child or teen in neutralizing hindrances, navigating new possibilities, and perhaps uncovering that hidden superpower.

Effective therapy with children and teenagers requires developing trust in a nonjudgmental environment. Opening a line of communication is the first step for identifying the cause of your child’s or teen’s behavior.

Once we develop that open communication, we can begin to find ways to overcome the struggle.

Please know that I am committed to helping you and your child. Contact me today!