Adolescents

Overview

We offer a range of comprehensive therapeutic services to adolescents between the ages of 13-17. Therapy sessions for adolescents are offered both in-person or via teletherapy. Our adolescent therapists have specialized training in working with teenagers, using an integrative approach tailored to meet each adolescent’s needs as they embark on this stage of development and pre-transition to young adulthood. Our therapists gather information about presenting concerns, relevant history, and personal strengths in order to collaborate with the adolescent and parents in creating an individualized treatment plan. The goal of therapy for adolescents is to help teens navigate identity development, learn healthier modes of emotional and behavioral expression, foster the development of problem solving skills, increase self-awareness, and improve interpersonal relationships.

Our Approach

At Balanced Insight, we provide a warm, safe environment that offers a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques, and select the approach that best fits your teenager’s needs. These interventions include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and insight-oriented therapy.

We value parents as partners in their adolescent’s treatment while balancing the adolescent’s development toward independence and identity development. Therapists, in collaboration with parents and the adolescent, will discuss and evaluate progress and areas for continued growth. When appropriate, our therapists can also support parents and the adolescent through contact with school staff and other treatment providers for coordination of care.

Specialization

Our therapist specialize in treating the following presenting concerns in adolescents: 

• • Anxiety
  • Depression and mood disorders 
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Self-esteem issues
  • Identity development 
  • Behavioral challenges 
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 
  • Anger management
  • Stress management 
  • Conflict within family relationships 
  • Social skills and interpersonal challenges  
  • Adjustment difficulties to transitions and life changes 
  • Grief/loss/bereavement 
  • School difficulties

Say Yes to Therapy

As a parent, we commend you for taking the courageous first step toward therapy. We offer complimentary consultations to discuss how we can help with your teenager’s journey towards personal growth and well being. Contact us today.