COUNSELING FOR TEENS

I PROMISE IT ISN’T JUST YOU

I remember being a teenager, I remember thinking “no one could ever understand the depths of this hurt.” It is so difficult to be a teenager. The stress of societal and familial expectations, bullying, academic stress, and pressure to conform to dangerous activities often lead to an array of mental health issues such as anxiety, behavioral issues, depression, eating disorders, substance use, and self-harming thoughts. Through our therapeutic alliance, your teen will build their confidence while teaching them coping mechanisms and resiliency. 

 You deserve to feel heard and understood in a safe space without judgment

Are you (or is your child or teen):

  • Undergoing change in his/her behavior and/or mood?

  • Struggling with anxiety or worry?

  • Showing signs of depression?

  • Experiencing social challenges?

  • Overwhelmed by a trauma that you feel you can’t talk to anyone about?

  • Battling to accept a diagnosis?

According to the National Alliance on Mental Health in 2020,

  • 1 in 6 experienced a Major Depressive Episode (MDE) 

  • 3 million had serious thoughts on suicide 

  • 15% of adolescents used drugs and alcohol to cope with stress of self-medicate

Typical issues may include: 

  • Academic Underachievement 

  • Anger

  • Anxiety/Worry

  • Behavioral Concerns

  • Body Image Concerns 

  • Coping Mechanisms

  • Depression 

  • Developmental Regressions  

  • Difficulty with Social Dynamics

  • Diagnoses

  • Irritability

  • Non-Suicidal Self-Injury

  • Rages, Tantrums, and Meltdowns

  • Relationship Problems

  • Stress Management

  • Spiritual Concerns

  • Substance Use/Abuse 

  • Trauma

If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts or experiencing an emotional crisis and you reside in the King County Area, contact The King County Crisis Line at 1-866-427-4747 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 for support and assistance. If you or someone you know is in a physical crisis, please call 911.