Adolescence is one of the most exciting and emotional periods of development. As parents and caregivers, we strive to do everything in our power to help our children live their best lives, both physically and emotionally. Between social media, peer pressure, and getting ready for the next stage of their life, today’s teens face a unique set of challenges. For adolescents and young adults struggling with a learning or mental disorder, or simply navigating the challenges life throws at them, adolescence can be even more challenging. In this article, we will look at some of the benefits of therapy for adolescents.

Teen Therapy Benefits

Between their developing neurological connections, changing hormones, and navigating social nuisances, the teenage years can prove challenging. Therapy for adolescents is designed to provide both parents and their teenagers with the tools and solutions they need to thrive.

Therapy can help with the following challenges:

Anxiety
Sexuality
Gender identity
Depression
Peer pressure
Social anxiety
Academic pressure
Homelife struggles
Communication skills
The stress of social media
Bullying (in school or on social media)
Live changes (divorce, attending a new school or moving to a new state)

Improves Teen’s Mental Health

During therapy, your teen will learn tools and coping mechanisms designed to help them manage their stress and enhance their mental health. Counseling can also help teens learn to navigate their depression, anxiety, anger, and addiction. Through therapy, adolescents learn to develop the pools they need to live their healthiest life without self-destructive behaviors.

Improves School Performance

Therapy can improve motivation to help them establish their priorities to achieve their goals. When they have a better grasp of who we truly are and what motivates us, it’s easier for teenagers to achieve academic success. Furthermore, therapy can help identify triggers or distractions impacting positive academic performance.

Helps Develop Healthy Relationships

Counseling can help teens establish healthy boundaries and positive relationships with others. Through therapy, teens can gain confidence in their social abilities and develop solutions to navigate problematic social situations (such as bullying and/or peer pressure).

Builds Self-esteem

Counseling helps to boost self-esteem and helps to develop age-appropriate independence. During their therapy sessions, teenagers will identify their potentially destructive behaviors and learn to develop positive coping skills. As they begin to better understand themselves, they will continue to develop their sense of worth and self-esteem. A therapist can also provide helpful insights into family dynamics, parenting style, and other challenges related to entering the next stage of life.

Help Your Teen Feel Their Best

Therapy helps teens understand the root cause of their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors and provides them with the tools needed to make positive changes and to help them feel and function better. Counseling helps teens work through their personal challenges and empowers them to use what they learn to find solutions to their destructive or self-sabotaging behaviors.

Working with their therapist, therapy sessions can help improve self-confidence, overall mood, and self-esteem. Through therapy, adolescents develop and reinforce essential life skills such as emotional regulation, healthy communication, empathy, assertiveness, and self-awareness.

Teen Therapy with BE Psychology

If your teen is struggling, you do not have to face these challenging times alone. At BE Psychology, our team of therapists and psychologists are trained to help treat both children and adults with any mental health concerns. We also specialize in working with teens facing crisis. If you or a loved one need testing, assessments, or psychotherapy, we can help.

Contact a member of our team to schedule your appointment today.