THERAPY FOR TEENS AND FAMILIES IN PALM BEACH COUNTY AND BEYOND.
A supportive place for growth, self-discovery, and change.
Are you or your teen feeling overwhelmed and are unsure how to cope?
The teenage years are full of promise but they can also bring unexpected stress and challenges. If you’re a teen, you may feel overwhelmed by expectations, relationships, or your own emotions. You might be struggling to communicate with your parents, manage stress, or understand yourself. If you’re a parent, you may feel like you are navigating uncharted waters. You may wonder how to stay connected, enforce boundaries, and support your teen’s growth without conflict.
I’m here to help both teens and parents navigate this stage with support, guidance, and practical tools to create connection, resilience, and balance.
Whether we meet in-office, online, or in your home, therapy will be tailored to your family’s life, needs, and goals.
I’m here to help you navigate these challenges.
How therapy for teens and their families works.
As a result of therapy, teens will develop emotional resilience and begin to embrace a positive sense of self-worth. Academic success will flourish as anxiety and stress decrease and teens will have the self-confidence to pursue their dreams. Through the guidance of family therapy, parents will feel equipped with effective parenting strategies, understanding how to nurture their teens’ emotional growth while fostering a loving and respectful environment. Life after therapy will reveal a thriving family dynamic built on mutual trust and support, where love, support, and understanding are the cornerstones.
My approach is tailored to each teen and their unique family. I believe that therapeutic collaboration between therapist, teen, and parents leads to a more cohesive family unit. My therapeutic style is integrative, blending evidence-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills with a family systems perspective. Therapy is personalized for your teen and family dynamics. Typical structure includes:
Individual teen sessions: Focused on skill-building, coping strategies, and emotional regulation.
Parent coaching sessions: Support, guidance, and tools for navigating parenting challenges.
Family sessions: When appropriate, work together to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships.
This combination addresses both individual needs and family dynamics, creating lasting change and connection.
Therapy for teens and families can help you…
Improve communication skills that will empower teens and families to express their thoughts, feelings, and needs openly and respectfully.
Learn strategies to manage emotions effectively, promoting emotional well-being and reducing impulsive reactions.
Gain a clearer sense of self-identity and self-esteem, fostering confidence in teens’ individuality.
Build a stronger family unit, creating a more supportive and cohesive environment at home.
Develop healthier social skills, enhancing teens’ ability to form positive relationships and navigate social situations.
Gain tools for resolving conflicts constructively which leads to healthier resolutions and reduced tension.
FAQS
What others have wondered about teen therapy
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Signs that your teen may need therapy include changes in behavior, academic struggles, social withdrawal, increased irritability, or expressing feelings of sadness or anxiety. Your teen may ask for therapy or you may notice significant changes in their emotions or behaviors. Seeking therapy can provide valuable support and guidance.
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Confidentiality is a critical aspect of therapy for teens. Information shared in sessions is kept confidential unless there are concerns related to safety or potential harm. I will discuss confidentiality and its limits with both the teen and parents at the beginning of the therapeutic process.
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Absolutely! Therapy is not only useful for families and/or individuals experiencing crises or conflict. Families wanting to strengthen their bonds, improve communication, or navigate life transitions can benefit from the support and guidance offered in therapy.
More questions? Check out my FAQs page.
