Therapy for Adolescents & Teens
Supporting your teen’s mental health? ALP Therapy offers experienced teen therapists in Atlanta. We can help teens navigate challenges, build self-esteem, and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
The transition from childhood to adulthood can be a rollercoaster ride for teens in Georgia and Florida. As they navigate the many changes in cognitive, emotional, and social growth, they may experience feelings of insecurity, self-doubt, and isolation. ALP Therapy Services is here to help. We provide a safe and supportive environment for teens to explore their challenges, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and blossom into confident young adults.
A DIFFICULT TIME
Across Georgia and Florida, teenagers are on a journey of self-discovery, navigating their place within their friend groups and society as a whole. This period is often riddled with insecurity, doubt, and a constant push for self-exploration. While the pressures they face may mirror those of the adult world, teens can often feel isolated and alone as they grapple with these challenges. Feeling misunderstood by everyone can further intensify their struggles.
The social and academic demands of today’s world are immense, leading many teens in Georgia and Florida to struggle with feelings of inadequacy or failure compared to their peers. This can escalate parental concerns and ignite conflicts at home, particularly when a teen falls behind academically or exhibits significant changes in mood and behavior. Often, the pressure cooker of teenage life leads to anxiety and depression. These issues may manifest as isolation, acting-out behaviors, or even self-harm gestures. For parents, navigating these situations can be incredibly difficult, with attempts to intervene sometimes seeming to worsen the situation.
COMMON ISSUES
- Depression/Sadness
- Anxiety/Stress/Worry
- Perfectionism
- Poor Grade/School Problems
- Social Skills
- Traumatic Experiences
- Attention Deficit
- Parent/Child Relationship Issues
- Peer Relationships
- Self Injury Behaviors
- Alcohol/ Drug Use
- Sexual Identity Questioning
- Separation/Divorce of Parents
How Therapy for Teens Can Help
Therapy for adolescents may take the form of individual, group, or family. The goal is to help the teen learn to cope with feelings and learn to solve problems more effectively. A nurturing therapist will use validation and acceptance to help the adolescent feel safe to explore their inter-world and process the emotional experiences they are having.
Parents are involved in the therapy to work through family conflicts and concerns about the teen’s behavior at school and home. The adolescent therapist will help the teen identify more effective social skills, better coping skills for anxiety, ADD/ADHD, and depression, skills for managing stress, and how to create realistic expectations for themselves. Adolescent therapy can help teens process emotional issues and struggles they are facing and develop effective ways to manage their problems.
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Why choose us?
We provide a warm and inviting space for you to explore your challenges, issues and changes that you want to make in your life.
Our sessions are non-judgmental – where you are free to be yourself, and to discover your potential.
Our sessions are individually designed to meet your needs and circumstances.
ALP Therapy is experienced in supporting our clients to make that transformational change, and we are keen to partner with you in making that change.
We’re here for you.
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