Empathetic Teen Therapy in Glen Ellyn and Oak Park, IL

Teens

Adolescence is an important time of self-development and individuation. It can be a time of experimentation and vulnerability to a teenager’s emotional system. At times, a teen’s world can be cryptic and closed off from caregivers. This often leaves parents wondering if their teen experiences “normal” adolescent mood shifts and behaviors, or if they should worry about their child’s wellbeing.

Signs that your teen may need some support:

• Withdrawal and isolation from friends and family
• Childhood anxiety
• Sleeping pattern disruptions
• Alcohol or drug use
• Physical symptoms such as headaches or stomach aches
• Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) 
• Suicidal thoughts
• Irritability
• Changes in appetite
• Feeling overwhelmed or stressed

Teenagers entering counseling for the first time often feel apprehensive or uncomfortable. This is normal. Our therapists are prepared to meet the distinct emotional and behavioral demands of teenagers while also supporting overwhelmed parents. We are also here to help navigate the process for parents who find it difficult to know how to engage their teenager in counseling.