Supporting Teens Through Growth, Challenges, and Change

  • Being a Teen Is Complicated. Therapy Can Help.

    Adolescence is a time of major change—physically, emotionally, socially, and mentally. It’s a season where teens are figuring out who they are, who they want to be, and how they fit into the world. But this process can come with stress, confusion, identity struggles, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.

  • Adjustments

    Whether your teen is facing life transitions, family conflict, academic stress, identity questions, peer issues, or symptoms of depression or trauma—we’re here to help. Our goal is to help teens feel confident in their identity, empowered to express themselves, and equipped to manage life’s ups and downs.

  • Common Reasons Teens Come to Therapy

    Anxiety, panic, or constant worry

    Depression or low self-esteem

    School and academic pressure

    Identity exploration (racial, gender, cultural, or sexual identity)

    Family changes (divorce, separation, relocation)

    Peer and friendship difficulties

    Grief or loss

    Trauma or difficult past experiences

    Self-harm or risky behaviors

    Difficulty managing emotions

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How We Work With Teens

Therapy With SFC May Help Teens:

  • Cope with stress and regulate big emotions

  • Build confidence and healthier self-talk

  • Communicate more clearly with family and peers

  • Set boundaries and make safer choices

  • Process past trauma or grief

  • Navigate identity and belonging

  • Gain tools to manage anxiety, depression, or mood swings

We work with adolescents ages [insert age range your practice serves] and tailor therapy to meet them where they are—whether that’s through talk, creativity, mindfulness, or movement.

We know that teens don’t just want to be “fixed”—they want to be respected, understood, and met with honesty. At Strong Foundation Counseling, our therapists build trust and connection first. We create a judgment-free space where adolescents feel safe enough to open up and explore what’s going on beneath the surface.

Our approach includes:

  • Culturally responsive care that honors each teen’s unique identity

  • A trauma-informed, compassionate lens

  • Developmentally appropriate tools that speak their language

  • Collaboration with caregivers when appropriate (with respect for the teen’s privacy and autonomy)

For Parents & Caregivers

We understand that entrusting someone else with your child’s mental health can feel overwhelming. Our team partners with you when needed, provides updates (within confidentiality limits), and supports the whole family system. You're not alone in navigating your teen’s emotional world.

As a parent, it’s not always easy to know how to help your child, especially when they’re pulling away or facing emotional struggles. Our therapists support you, too. We offer caregiver consultation, communication tips, and check-ins (as appropriate) to support the whole family.