Therapy for Adolescents
My approach to therapy with adolescents involves viewing your child as a whole. Treatment then involves consideration of many psychological, social, behavioral, familial, and educational factors and is not solely dependent on a diagnostic category.
For parents, finding a therapist you are comfortable with and whom you feel represents the best interests of your child is extremely important. I try my best to make the experience of coming to see a therapist as anxiety-free as possible for both parents and children. Additionally, as each child is unique and their development varies in different ways, I take a developmentally-appropriate approach to treatment, adapting it to the strengths and needs of your child in order to foster positive outcomes.
Therapy with adolescents varies in terms of the developmental level of your child but often moves towards a more verbal interplay as significant cognitive, emotional, and physical changes take place during adolescence. Additionally, given the strong need for autonomy during this stage of life, while type and frequency of parental contact may change, I continue to work with parents in order to assist them in addressing their teen's needs.
All initial appointments and evaluations will be done in consultation with one or both parents (if possible). Considerations will be made for alternative methods of collaboration and intervention, such as including the family as part of the evaluative treatment process. Additionally, on a case-by-case basis, additional steps may be necessary to provide a complete picture in order for therapy to begin (e.g., consultation with school/personnel, physicians, other mental health professionals, referral for testing, etc.).
Typical concerns addressed in therapy with children and adolescents include, but are not limited to:
My approach to therapy with adolescents involves viewing your child as a whole. Treatment then involves consideration of many psychological, social, behavioral, familial, and educational factors and is not solely dependent on a diagnostic category.
For parents, finding a therapist you are comfortable with and whom you feel represents the best interests of your child is extremely important. I try my best to make the experience of coming to see a therapist as anxiety-free as possible for both parents and children. Additionally, as each child is unique and their development varies in different ways, I take a developmentally-appropriate approach to treatment, adapting it to the strengths and needs of your child in order to foster positive outcomes.
Therapy with adolescents varies in terms of the developmental level of your child but often moves towards a more verbal interplay as significant cognitive, emotional, and physical changes take place during adolescence. Additionally, given the strong need for autonomy during this stage of life, while type and frequency of parental contact may change, I continue to work with parents in order to assist them in addressing their teen's needs.
All initial appointments and evaluations will be done in consultation with one or both parents (if possible). Considerations will be made for alternative methods of collaboration and intervention, such as including the family as part of the evaluative treatment process. Additionally, on a case-by-case basis, additional steps may be necessary to provide a complete picture in order for therapy to begin (e.g., consultation with school/personnel, physicians, other mental health professionals, referral for testing, etc.).
Typical concerns addressed in therapy with children and adolescents include, but are not limited to:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Behavioral difficulties
- Attentional deficits
- Family issues
- School-related difficulties
- Anger
- Self-esteem/sense of self/identity issues
- Peer relationships
- Risk-taking behaviors
- Trauma and loss