Counseling for Teens
Parenting a teenager is hard! We all want to know what to do for them, how to protect them, and see them safely to adulthood. Teens struggle to form and maintain friendships, overcome anxiety, work through bullying, get along with their parents, and discover their own faith. If you are looking for counseling for teens to improve their mental health and make the difficult transition to adulthood, you’ve come to the right place.
Teens vs. Parents
Sometimes you don’t know what’s wrong with your teen because they are pulling away from you, hiding behaviors from you, or hanging out away from the house so much that you have no idea what’s happening with them. When you ask, they will respond with the classic, “I don’t know.” In those moments, it can be helpful to offer counseling for your teen to discover the root cause of the behavior change. Teens often pull away from their parents in the differentiation process, but sometimes something bigger is happening, and it’s good to have professional help as you explore these concerns.
Family Counseling
Family counseling can be a great approach when there have been significant changes in the family, such as a move to a new city, the death of a loved one, a divorce, or unexpected news that has come upon the family. Family counseling can help you uncover the rules and roles that govern the family and help you determine if they are working. You may want to make some changes to increase closeness, recover from challenging experiences, or welcome new people to the family. Our therapists are trained to help you discover these elements, examine them, and then learn how to heal and move forward despite difficulties. Family counseling builds awareness and understanding among the different members of the family.
Common Teen Mental Health Issues
Restoration Counseling of Atlanta offers services tailored to meet the needs of teens, parents, and specific family needs.
The most common reasons teenagers come to counseling are:
- ADD/ADHD for children and parents
- Bullying
- Child and Teen Self-Harm
- Teens & Family Conflict
- Managing Technology Usage/Abuse
- Teen Porn
- Family Conflict
- Difficult Teen/Parent Relationships
- Divorce Recovery for Kids and Families
- Relocation Struggles/ Difficulty Adjusting to New Schools
- Blended or Step Families
- Faith-related Struggles/Beliefs
- Friendship Challenges and Teenage Relationship Drama
- Peer Pressure and Standing Up for Your Beliefs in School
- Teenage Substance Abuse/Addiction
- Same-Sex Attraction or Gender Exploration
- Communication Difficulties with Peers and Parents
- Mood Swings, Anxiety, and Depression in Teenagers
- Post-hospitalization support
- School Attendance Refusal
- Adolescent Suicidal Threats/Plans
- Treatment Center Referrals
How can counseling help?
We have therapists gifted in working with teens and their families. We focus on problems that both the teen and parents agree on. No matter what’s going on, we work hard to build unity through understanding and teaching. Our specialty is listening to the teen’s problems, offering support, and helping them develop better options to deal with their challenges. We respect confidentiality and try to help everyone get to the heart of the problem as they see it. We can help teens and their parents learn to communicate better and improve relations in the family. Whether your teenager refuses to go to school, is disrespectful, or is severely depressed, we are here to help.
Please reach out to us if you’d like to make an appointment or if you have questions.