Counseling for Teens in Dallas and Flower Mound
Helping Your Teen Re-Establish Connection and Thrive
I know what you’re feeling right now. Raising a teen is tough.
It’s understandable to feel confused, frustrated, exhausted, fed up, and embarrassed. You just want a stable household. And yet there always seems to be an issue that needs to be addressed.
Up to this point nothing seems to be working. You want to help your teen thrive, but you are at a loss for how to proceed. In the few moments when you get a chance to breathe, you catch yourself thinking…
“I feel so burnt out.”
“I desperately want to help my teen.”
“Is there anything else I can do?”
“What if my teen never fully develops?”
“Where did I go wrong?”
“Am I a bad parent?”
The truth is that fostering a teen’s development is complicated.
Teens are at a challenging point in their lives where they are seeking to strengthen their autonomy and independence while also continuing to depend on their parents for support.
In this complicated stage of development teens are confronting serious dilemmas that can result in long-term behavioral and emotional issues.
I fully understand your desires to step in and help your adolescent overcome their anxieties and provide them with a clear direction for their lives moving forward.
And yet, something still isn’t quite working.
Helping adolescents learn how to navigate relationship dynamics with their family members, friends, classmates, teachers, and themselves requires both a delicate and precise approach.
Pushing your teen too hard to think or behave a certain way can cause an emotional disconnect. But doing nothing will inevitably result in stagnation.
When parents are noticing their teens struggling with their mental health, they should consider talking with them about starting professional counseling.
As a relationship counselor and professional therapist, I specialize in helping teens re-establish connection with their family, friends, peers, and teachers, and ultimately find purpose in their lives.
The main goal is to help your teen advance through the difficult stages of adolescence. I can help your teen explore their internal thought processes and work through the complex social dilemmas that are negatively impacting their mental health.
Every day I help my adolescent clients learn how to balance embracing their autonomy and independence while also recognizing the value in asking for help from others.
I teach adolescent clients….
How to set practical and meaningful relational and academic goals.
How to vocalize their genuine thoughts and feelings to significant individuals in their lives.
How to advocate for their physical and mental health.
How to navigate peer pressure, bullying, and low self-esteem.
How to form healthy coping mechanisms and tackle troubling thoughts.
How to help them process past traumas and strengthen family relationships.
I’m so sorry things have been difficult lately. I know how challenging and overwhelming taking care of a family can be.
But things can change. I can help your adolescent find themselves, feel empowered, and establish their place in society.
My ultimate goal is to create a safe, secure, and predictable therapeutic environment where all of my clients learn how to thrive.
That journey of growth can start right now, by us getting to know one another.
If you would like to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with me, please click on the link below or call me at (832) 483-7159.
FAQ’s
Will I Be Involved in My Child’s Therapy?
Of course! I encourage and expect parents/caregivers to be actively involved in their teen’s counseling process. While I strive to uphold counselor and client confidentiality, I regularly provide status updates to parents/caregivers on their adolescents’ mental health growth. During these meetings, you, your teen, and I will discuss your teen’s treatment progress, and collaborate on how to best support your teen moving forward in their personal development. I greatly appreciate hearing your viewpoint, and I trust that you will reflect upon my professional perspective in helping your teen thrive.
How Can I Support My Teenager Over The Course Of Their Therapy?
As your adolescent progressively advances in their therapeutic journey, the best thing you can do is maintain a strong sense of curiosity in hearing their perspective. I have been working in this profession a long time. And I can confidently say that open-minded, inquisitive people are far more likely to reach their counseling goals when compared to individuals who have rigid mindsets. We both know that adolescence is a difficult time in an individual’s life. And I empathize with your desires to protect your teenager from making rash, unwise decisions. Empirical research studies stress that teens are constantly looking for emotional connection and a place to belong. You can provide them with support and guidance by sharing your perspective while also actively listening and reflecting upon theirs.
How Do I Know How Serious My Teen’s Mental Health Needs Are?
Research shows that addressing mental health needs early in life can help lessen psychological struggles in adulthood. You know your teenager better than I do. You are aware of their social relationships, academic studies, and family dynamics. When you think about your adolescent operating within these different environments, what comes to mind? Do you notice that they appear to be isolated and withdrawn from their friends at school? Are teachers regularly asking to talk with you about your adolescent’s behaviors? Do you feel emotionally detached from your child? Reflecting upon how your teenager is currently engaging with significant relationships in their life can help shed light on the severity of their current mental health struggles and what they need to self-actualize.