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As a birthmother and survivor of rape and domestic violence, I understand the unique, complex issues surrounding unexpected trauma...
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As a birthmother and survivor of rape and domestic violence, I understand the unique, complex issues surrounding unexpected trauma.
Kelly Clemente is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Kelly specializes in treating special needs children, drug-addicted youth, pregnant teens, struggling birthmothers, eating-disordered adults, grieving widows, sexual trauma survivors, and victims of domestic violence. Kelly utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.
Kelly earned a Master of Arts in School Counseling at Regent University. As a mother who placed her child up for adoption at 18, sister of 2 adoptees, and survivor of rape and domestic violence, Kelly has navigated trauma, unexpected pregnancy, adoption, depression, anxiety, grief, and loss, as well as the impact of these things on one's faith/spirituality.
Most of us have experienced trauma and loss, at varying degrees. No matter what you’ve lost or been through, Kelly will listen to you, empathize with you, teach you coping skills, and encourage you through your healing journey.
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My go-to approach for helping people in teen counseling is being able to meet them where they are and allow them to have a safe and brave space. Some of the best benefits are that the client is able to open up, have a voice, and feel the power of not being judged, but having their feelings and needs heard.
I teach the following tools in teen counseling: managing what is in or outside of one's control (CBT), emotion and behavior regulation through DBT, and embracing strength and resources through strength-based therapy.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in teen counseling when they share, I hear from their parents, or I see it through observation.
Clients can supplement their time in teen counseling by bringing in what they would like to talk about, like, or want to know or share but are afraid to.
To prepare for their first teen counseling session, a teen can not stereotype the session in exchange for the therapist not stereotyping them. In other words, come with an open mind, have questions, and be real with your counselor.
Teen counseling helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst teens include anxiety, depression, ADHD, and problematic relationships with food.
Teen counseling works by using multiple techniques, tailored to fit the teen’s unique needs — based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks teen therapists in Alexandria have the expertise and experience to help young individuals at their level.
Signs that teens might need Teen counseling can be very subjective, as they are experiencing many changes and can have intense reactions to them. As parents, you know your child best and are best equipped to judge whether certain reactions are standard behaviors for your teen or whether they might be hinting at a larger problem. Even so, there are a few common signs and events that often point to a need for therapy, such as experiencing divorce or loss, grief, consistent low moods, teens distancing themselves and becoming isolated, losing interest in hobbies, excessive anger or irritability, substance use issues, and suicidal ideation, among others.
Teen counseling providers at Thriveworks in Alexandria, VA offer both in person and online therapy by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of teen counseling depends on your teen’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, teen counseling sessions will last for several months.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Alexandria is located near Colvin St and Duke St, off I-395. It is close to the Bishop Ireton High School and just around the corner from the African American Heritage Park.
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