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As an African American woman, I understand how mental health and family secrets can be subjects to never speak about—only prayed a...
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As an African American woman, I understand how mental health and family secrets can be subjects to never speak about—only prayed about and ignored.
Leah Bridges is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 4 years of experience in the mental health field. She enjoys working with teens, adolescents, and adults on their journey to healing and fulfillment. Leah also works with others to provide resources that allow individuals to enrich themselves. Leah specializes in anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, grief, and major life transitions, as well as offering Christian counseling. Her clients set the pace of their journey and she supports them every step of the way. Leah obtained a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University.
Leah utilizes multiple treatment approaches, including dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy to name a few. Leah's experience as a probation officer has helped her to have empathy and compassion when working with individuals from different walks of life.
There are times when we have storms within and no one is aware because of the masks we wear. Leah has special skill sets that can help you navigate the storm and receive the support needed to come out of your inner turbulence. If you are ready to work through those storms, schedule an appointment with her today!
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Clinicians working with adolescents in therapy commonly use techniques associated with cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, experiential therapy, and motivational interviewing aimed to help teen clients cope with their feelings, reduce stress, self-soothe, reinforce positive behaviors and healthy thought processes, and develop/maintain healthy habits.
Adolescent therapists are skilled at teaching clients the most age-appropriate techniques to assist with emotional management, healthy coping, values exploration, goal-setting, relationships (boundaries), support, etc. Common tools taught in teen counseling may include distress tolerance, mindfulness, decision making and goal-settings skills, self-awareness and self-compassion, and effective communication skills.
Significant progress in therapy would be reflected in the teen's own self report along with consistent changes in mood and behaviors observed during session by the clinician, and outside of sessions by the support persons.
Teens in therapy, and their supports are often given homework to help continue practicing and reinforcing desired skills outside of the counseling session.
Teens and their families should always consider their own preferences, goals, and expectations when it comes to starting therapy.
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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta, GA 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 Atlanta Counseling is located in the Chattahoochee Ridge Office Park, near the intersection of on Roswell Road and Dunwoody Place. It is off Highway 9, near the Chattahoochee River and right by Cherokee Town and Country Club. The office is in a serene, campus-style office park with mature landscaping. Follow the signs for building A, then enter through the direct suite entry at ground level to access Suite A-135.
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