Counseling for Teens in Tampa, FL
Parenting Teens Can Be Tough!
Is your teen anxious, depressed, acting out, or distant?
Being a teenager has never been easy, but things seem worse now than ever before. With social media, cultural shifts, online bullying, peer pressure, school demands, and life in general, our teens are facing the perfect storm of stress, grief/sadness, and difficulty in relationships.
You may see it most days:
Endlessly staring at the phone
Staying isolated at home or in their room
Fighting with others in the house
Argumentative
Disappearing
Distant
And angry
These are all great reasons to work with a teenage counselor at Christian Counseling of Tampa.
How Long Could Counseling for Teens in Tampa, fl Last?
Our counselors are trained to connect and build a relationship with your teen. By doing so, they have the opportunity to talk about deeper things they hold inside. The hardest part about connecting with teens is building the trust they need to openly share in sessions. This may take at least 4-6 sessions, as all teens may not be immediately willing to talk and ready to make changes.
With parental input, we will set up a treatment plan that will guide our future sessions. This will be a time when we will discuss with the parent(s) our recommendations moving forward. During this time, we will be able to decide if we feel they can benefit from a few sessions or more. As with adults, the need for counseling varies. So, some teens benefit from counseling for many issues throughout their school years.
Why does my teen feel so distant, we used to be so close?
Disconnecting with parents is actually a healthy part of the developmental stages of Identity. Kids must recognize “the difference between self and parents” to be adequate adults functioning in the real world. Unfortunately, sometimes this shows up through rebellion, depression, and/or anxiety. This can be so hard on everyone.
Some of the leading issues our counselors have helped teens work through include:
Self-esteem
Risk-taking behaviors
Sexually acting out
Low motivation and low grades at school
Substance Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Blended and Stepfamilies
Self-harm
Struggles with faith and belief
Bullying
Not feeling whole
Suicidal Thoughts
Not feeling accepted by peers
Disconnect with Parents
Anger Outbursts
Peer Pressure
Mood Swings
Friendship challenges
How Can Counseling for Teens in Tampa, FL Help?
Counseling for teens can help them recognize the root causes of their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. When adolescents speak with a professional counselor, they can gain the tools needed to make beneficial changes to function better in their daily life. Counseling for teens helps them feel empowered to find solutions to the issues they face in their world. Working with a teenage counselor can help them stand strong. Especially when their peers encourage negative ways to cope.
Counseling sessions can also help improve teenagers’ self-esteem, and mood, and provide them with the ability to face the difficult things of life with new coping skills. Some of the vital skills they develop include:
Emotion regulation
Healthy communication
Empathy
Setting healthy boundaries
Assertiveness
And self-awareness to regulate themselves on a grander scale
How do I get my teen started with a therapist?
If you are looking for counseling for teens to help improve their difficulties in life as they transition into adulthood, then you have come to the right place. We are here to help you in a supportive way for your teen and their growing needs in this life stage. Feel free to contact us for more information. Or, schedule an appointment with one of our counselors today.
Begin Counseling for Teens in Tampa, FL
Your teen deserves support as they navigate the unique issues they face. Our team of caring therapists would be happy to offer support from our Tampa, FL-based therapy practice. You can receive the support your teen deserves by following these simple steps:
Meet with a caring therapist
Start addressing the issues that affect your teen the most
Other Services Offered with Christian Counseling of Tampa
Counseling for teens isn't the only service offered by our Tampa, FL-based practice. Our team is happy to offer a variety of services in support of your mental health. Other services offered include child therapy, premarital counseling, Christian counseling, therapy for anxiety, marriage intensives, trauma, and therapy for depression. We use a variety of treatment modalities including CBT, EFT, grief therapy, and more! Feel free to learn more about us by visiting our FAQ or blog today!