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 Pueblo 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.
Adolescent Counseling- Thriveworks Pueblo, CO
Thriveworks Pueblo understands that you want what is best for your teenager. You’ve probably tried reaching them through other methods already, but to no prevail. A growing teenager’s brain is unlike any adult brain. They see the world and react to situations differently then adults do. This can be a beautiful thing! But it also makes it difficult to reach them when they’re struggling.
Thriveworks Pueblo is here for you and your adolescent. Our counselors have years of experience and training that helps us empathize with and understand your teenager. It’s not their fault they are struggling, sometimes life just hurts. Thriveworks Pueblo is there when the blows come. For more information or to schedule an appointment today, give Thriveworks Pueblo a call at 719-838-6383.
How Can Adolescent Therapy Help?
Thriveworks Pueblo adolescent counseling is nonjudgmental and entirely confidential. We can be a safe spot your teenager comes to process, discover, and heal. There is no problem too big or too small for our Pueblo therapists; whatever you are dealing with, we are here to help.
Some of the more common topics discussed in adolescent therapy include:
- Depression and Anxiety
- Social anxiety
- School stress
- Video game addiction
- Eating disorders
- Deviant behavior in school
- Low self-esteem
- Suicidal ideation
- Perfectionism
- Lying
- Anger
- Family dynamics
- Self-harm
Being a teenager is hard enough. Our job is to ease some of the burden and provide coping mechanisms and self-awareness that will pave the way for your teenager for years to come. Adolescent counseling at Thriveworks Pueblo also prioritizes family bonds. We understand how important family is, and we will do our best to preserve and strengthen the bonds between your teenagers.
What Does Adolescent Therapy Look Like?
Thriveworks Pueblo creates our therapy sessions to best meet your needs, goals, and doubts. No person or their struggle is the same, so no counseling session should be either!
For some adolescents, a simple safe space to rant out their feelings and frustrations is what they need. We provide a professional third-party listening ear and guidance to help teenagers make sense of the crazy world around them and inside them.
For other teenagers, they might need or want something more. In addition to the traditional talk therapy described above, Thriveworks Pueblo adolescent counselors have training and expertise in:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (identifying and changing bad thoughts and behavior)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (teaches how to deal with extreme emotions)
- Mindfulness skills
- Strength based strategies
- Teaching coping and self-awareness skills
- Small groups (contact us for more detailed information)
- Communication skills
- Positive psychology
- Art and music therapy
Scheduling Adolescent Therapy at Thriveworks Pueblo
Unfortunately, the teenage years are full of things a little darker than prom dances and sport games. But there is always hope. Thriveworks Pueblo is excited to walk beside your adolescent as they grow and heal.
For more information, or to schedule an appointment today, give us a call at 719-838-6383. You can look forward to many benefits including same-week appointments, evening and weekend sessions, in-person and online care, and most major insurances accepted.
