Growing up has never been simple
The teenage years ask a lot of young people. This period constitutes a unique time of rapid brain development. At the same time teens are trying to understand who they are, they're also navigating academic pressure, changing friendships, social media, increasing independence, and expectations that seem to grow every year.
While some ups and downs are a normal part of growing up, there are times when anxiety, stress, sadness, perfectionism, or overwhelming emotions begin to interfere with everyday life. You may notice your teen withdrawing from friends, struggling at school, becoming more irritable, or seeming unlike themselves.
For many teenagers, it can be difficult to put these experiences into words. They may not know exactly what's wrong, only that things feel harder than they used to.
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Creating a space where teens can be themselves
Teenagers spend much of their lives navigating expectations from school, family, peers, sports, and social media. Therapy offers a place where they don't have to perform, have the right answers, or worry about meeting someone else's expectations.
Therapy offers practical tools to help teens understand their emotions and what's happening in both their minds and bodies. Once teens understand how their brain is reorganizing during this stage of life, they can begin to work with their brain rather than against it—taking advantage of its remarkable plasticity to build resilience, strengthen healthy habits, and develop new ways of responding to life's challenges.
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Supporting the whole family
Supporting a teenager can feel confusing, especially when you're not sure whether what they're experiencing is a normal part of growing up or a sign they need additional support. At Falling Leaf Therapy, parent sessions are part of the rhythm of therapy, so that parents also get the chance to share about their teen and learn about the evidence-based practices their teen is learning in therapy.
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If your teen has been struggling with anxiety, stress, emotional overwhelm, the loss of a loved one, or significant life changes, therapy can provide a supportive place for them to better understand what they’re experiencing and help them move forward with greater confidence.
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