Therapy For Teens

If your teen is hesitant about attending therapy, it may be because they are nervous of the unknowns. It can be helpful to approach it with empathy, and help them understand what is all involved and how the process works. Change takes time and your teen may need some space to process their feelings about therapy. Have patience and off support without pushing too hard.

Supporting a teenager through their mental health journey can be challenging, but your support is crucial.

Here are some ways you can support your teen:

• Listen to them and be encouraging
• Educate yourself on teen mental health
• Encourage healthy habits, such as physical activity and adequate sleep
• Provide a stable, supportive environment
• Involve them in decisions that pertain to their therapy journey

It might take some time to figure out what works best for your teen, but with patience and commitment to heal, you can be a big part of nurturing their mental health.

Supporting a teenager through their mental health journey can be challenging, but your support is crucial.

Here are some ways you can support your teen:

• Listen to them and be encouraging
• Educate yourself on teen mental health
• Encourage healthy habits, such as physical activity and adequate sleep
• Provide a stable, supportive environment
• Involve them in decisions that pertain to their therapy journey

It might take some time to figure out what works best for your teen, but with patience and commitment to heal, you can be a big part of nurturing their mental health.

Therapists are bound by professional standards to protect confidentiality, with only a few exceptions to the rule:

• Risk of harm to self or others
• Abuse or neglect
• Court orders

While many therapists will strive to maintain a level of confidentiality to facilitate trust with the teen client, parents often have legal rights to some information. The specifics can depend on the jurisdiction and the particular circumstances.

It’s important for the client, their parents or guardians, and the therapist to have a clear discussion about confidentiality at the outset of therapy to ensure everyone understands the rules and limits.

While we can’t guarantee any one result in therapy, we can promise to provide a safe, judgment free space where your teen can openly share what’s on their mind. Through our conversations, we can help them see situations from a different perspective, as well as provide resources that can help them make more informed choices. Our tailored treatment plans and ongoing support can be just the thing your teen needs to feel seen, heard and supported.

If your teenager is exhibiting any of these symptoms, it could indicate that they’re struggling with depression:

• Persistent feelings of sadness, irritability, or anger
• Loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed
• Changes in weight or appetite (either increase or decrease)
• Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping
• Energy loss or fatigue
• Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
• Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
• Unexplained physical problems, like headaches or stomachaches
• Frequent thoughts of death, dying, or suicide

If your teenager is showing any of these signs and symptoms for at least two weeks, it’s a good idea to seek help from a mental health professional. At Ubuntu, we can provide a comprehensive assessment and develop a personalized treatment plan.

It’s important to take any signs of depression seriously. If your child expresses thoughts of suicide or self-harm, seek immediate professional help.

Remember, these symptoms can also be part of normal adolescence or could be associated with other conditions. Your therapist can make an accurate diagnosis and give the clarity you are looking for.