With social media, an increasing connected world, plus busy social and academic calendars, being a teen today is more complicated than ever. The good news is that today's teens and adolescents are more open to seeing a therapist than any generation before, and our teen therapists in Edmond are here to help you, your teen, and your family navigate this important, but oftentimes challenging period of life. 

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Whether your teen is struggling with peer pressure, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, body image issues or an eating disorder, they're not alone. In fact, 40% more teens in the past decade have persistent feelings of sadness or self-esteem issues, and anxiety affects 6 million teens in the United States.

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Our teen therapists provide counseling and individual treatment plans for teens and adolescents that have clear objectives to help them thrive in this period of life. If you're struggling to communicate with your teen, we also provide family therapy to help you open the lines of communication and build strong, more positive relationships for your family. Contact us today, and we'll help your teen take a positive step towards improving their mental health.

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Reasons why teens and adolescents start therapy

Teens start seeing a therapist for a wide range of reasons, but common reasons include:

• Problems at home or school, including behavior issues, anxiety, and relationships. 

• Confidence or self-esteem issues

• Stress management and major life changes

• Personal or sexual identity issues

• Struggles with body image or eating disorders

• Depression, sadness, and frustration 

• Anxiety, perfectionism, or lack of motivation

• Challenges communicating with others or making friends

• Betrayal or a traumatic situation with a friend or family member

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Benefits of teen therapy 

Here are some of the ways that therapy helps teens and adolescents:

• Learning to resolve problems: Through counseling, teens learn how to sort through negative thoughts and behaviors and find practical productive solutions to everyday challenges.

• Develop skills: For many teens, learning valuable skills that can help them manage stress, face their fears, and communicate about difficult topics can have a positive, lasting change on their lives.

• Safe space to express themselves: By working with a therapist, teens feel heard, understood, and like they can share whatever is happening in their lives.

• Objective perspective: Many parents know that their children often listen differently to others who aren't their parents. A therapist can validate things that are a regular part of growing up and help address issues that need correction.

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