Sarah Whitney Family and Child Therapy Inc.
Therapy for Teens
Being a teenager is hard. Being a teenager right now is a lot.
School. Friends. Parents. Relationships. Social media. Expectations. Figuring out who you are while feeling like everyone has an opinion about who you're supposed to be.
Sometimes it looks like anxiety, shutting down, irritability, isolation, perfectionism, risky choices, or emotions that seem to take over.
Sometimes it looks like:
"I'm fine."
Therapy gives teens a place where they don't have to perform, protect everyone else's feelings, or have the right answer.
Your Teen Might be Struggling With:
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Anxiety or constant overthinking
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Big emotions or irritability
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Low self-esteem
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Friendship or relationship problems
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School stress and perfectionism
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Family conflict
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Identity and figuring out who they are
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Grief or major life changes
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Feeling overwhelmed or shutting down
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Difficulty communicating what they need
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Risk-taking or impulsive behavior
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Feeling lonely even when they're surrounded by people
A Space That Belongs to Them
Teens need adults in their corner, but they also need a space that feels like their own.
We build genuine relationships with teens without trying to lecture, interrogate, or convince them to feel differently. Therapy gives them room to understand what's happening underneath the surface, put language to things that are hard to explain, and develop skills for handling life when it gets complicated.
And Yes, Parent's Still Matter
Teen therapy isn't about shutting parents out.
We respect a teen's need for privacy while recognizing that parents and caregivers are an important part of their world. When appropriate, we help families communicate differently, understand what is happening underneath conflict, and find ways to support their teen without turning therapy into another place where they feel watched or managed.
Connection
Therapy starts with feeling comfortable enough to be real. We focus on building trust before expecting teens to open up.
Identity
A place to figure out who you are, what matters to you, and how to trust yourself along the way.
Emotional Regulation
Understanding what's happening underneath overwhelming emotions and learning what actually helps.
Relationships
Navigating friendships, dating, boundaries, conflict, and all the complicated parts of being connected to other people.
Family Support
Helping teens and parents understand each other better without making either one the problem.