Adolescent Focused Therapy

 
 

1 in 6 children between ages 6-17 struggle with a mental health condition. (NAMI)

Did you know?

As a teen, you go through an array of situations and experiences. After a while dealing with difficult situations, it’s natural to want to suppress your thoughts and feelings or lash out. Look through the information below to learn more about how to better handle those situations.

Adolescent-focused resources

Here are some helpful resources for YOU to explore!

  1. TeenTribe offers peer-to-peer support groups

  2. Psychology Today provides a list of certified professionals hosting various support groups

  3. William James College provides a wealth of information and advice addressing common teen concerns

  4. Houston Kids Out and About has an abundance of virtual classes you can sign up for. Take your pick from academic focused to arts and crafts t0 performing arts and more

  5. Teen Life encourages and empowers teenagers to face life’s challenges through support groups (currently virtual) - remember there is always someone to talk to!

  6. The Wellness Society offers holistic self-help books to work through your metal health journey

  7. Reachout offers useful information and practical suggestions to help you deal with the most common issues

Who should you to TALK?

Sometimes you want to talk to someone, but it’s hard to know who to turn to for open conversations. Maybe try these people in your life:

  1. A trusted family member

  2. A school counselor

  3. A teacher

  4. A school cop

If you don’t feel comfortable talking to any of these, please reach out to these Crisis Support Lines as they are trained to talk to you and get you to the right specialists.

You can also reach a Soul Medic at your fingertips by making an account at Remedy Live or text REMEDY to 494949 for 24/7 anonymous chat sessions to address any questions or concerns you may not feel comfortable discussing with your friends or family.

What are some signs that you may want to see a therapist?

Are you experiencing any of the following?

  • 1 | Home, school, or community struggles...

  • 2 | Change of friends…

  • 3 | Angry and irritable…

  • 4 | Excessive worry...

  • 5 | Dramatic changes in sleep habits...

  • 6 | Self-destructive behavior...

  • 7 | Talking about death or thinking about it often…

    Source: Parent.com

Want to know what to expect at your FIRST therapy session? 

Here are some actions to incorporate in your routine:

  1. Check your patterns, habits, behaviors. Have you dealt with any traumatic experiences or has something drastically changed in your life?

    1. How do YOU feel?

    2. What do YOU need?

  2. Check-ins: If you are seeing a therapist, ask yourself the following:

    1. Is he/she helping you? 

    2. Is he/she listening to you? 

    3. Is he/she creating a comfortable environment for you to open up to them?

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Disclaimer: Please note that these resources are suggestions, not recommendations. We vetted the agencies, organizations and companies and not the clinicians they have added to their sites. We are not a judge of the quality of care and of treatment.