Today’s teenagers are under a great deal of stress and are often silenced by their many social and family pressures. Providing teens with the opportunity to take part in their own counseling allows them to further develop skills which promote independence. Therapy for adolescents and teens can help teens improve their overall functioning at home, school, within the family, and with peers/social environment.
Our therapists in St. Paul, Minnesota specializes in working with teens and adolescents on the unique challenges that they face, including but not limited to academic stress, life transitions, gender and sexuality exploration, substance use, and struggles with friendships and relationships.
We recognize that teenagers are under a lot of stress and that factors such as learning about oneself and social and family pressure can often make it hard to talk about the stressors. At Sentier, we affirm and validate the experiences of teens and adolescents and acknowledge the bravery that it takes to come to therapy.
Providing teens with the opportunity to take part in their own counseling allows them to further develop skills which promote independence. Having the support of a trained mental health professional for adolescents and teens can help them improve their overall functioning at home, school, within the family, and with peers/social environment.
Engaging in therapy also helps challenge the stigma around asking for help when it comes to mental health needs. In seeing the value of prioritizing their mental well-being, teens and adolescents can more confidently and successfully navigate their surroundings and the exciting challenges and transitions that come with this phase of life.
Whatever you want to talk about!
No. Your therapist will only talk with your parents if you are in danger. Your therapist will discuss the rules about this during your intake session. In therapy, you really do have a private place to discuss whatever is on your mind.
Take a look at our therapists on our Meet the Therapists page. You/your teen might be able to get a sense who your teen should see, just by reading about us! If you’re not sure, give us a call, and we’ll help you figure it out.
