Teens today face overwhelming pressure and stress — from others, themselves, and society. With the rise of social media, there is constant pressure to keep up, stay busy, and achieve. They are constantly bombarded with messages to act and look a certain way to “fit in.”
It can be exhausting, confusing, and overwhelming. Despite having friends and family, teens may not know how to reach out for support — leaving them feeling alone, isolated, lonely, and not good enough. They may also lack the coping, problem-solving, and communication skills needed to get effective support from others.
This may cause an increase in feelings of anxiety, depression, and overwhelm. Once a teen begins to struggle with these emotions, the problems snowball and only get larger.
But your teen doesn’t have to struggle. Getting your teen help now can prevent more serious symptoms. Therapy can also help them learn effective strategies to manage stress, emotions, and difficult situations so they can enjoy being a teen.
Being vulnerable and sharing your feelings with your friends and family is hard. Sometimes, opening up to someone who isn’t part of your everyday life is easier. A therapist can help your teen understand and cope with their complex emotions and behaviors, as well as others’ behaviors. Additionally, they can learn how to seek support from family and friends so they feel more connected.
Teens that come to My Therapy Connection™ can sit with a licensed professional therapist. Here, they can share their innermost thoughts and feelings — all without judgment, fear of consequences, or feeling embarrassed.
Our therapy for teens can help them:
The insights and strategies your teen learns in therapy can help them now and throughout their life. So they feel confident and able to handle current and future challenges.
Our licensed therapists and life coach are here to help your teen understand why they may be struggling and help them move forward. We want your teen to enjoy these precious years that will shape the rest of their life.
Our goal is to provide a safe, secure space for teens to share any issues they are dealing with. We want your teen to be able to set realistic goals and have them come to the belief that they are worthy. Together, we can help your teen recognize they are deserving of all that life has to offer.
Your teen deserves support as they experience life’s new challenges. Our team of caring therapists is ready to offer support from our Swedesboro or Vineland, New Jersey offices. Your teen doesn’t have to struggle with their mental health concerns.
Help your teen start their therapy journey with these simple steps:
Contact My Therapy Connection™
Meet with a caring therapist
Start experiencing life to the fullest!
At the first session, we ask that at least one parent joins the teen. There, we will explain the rules of confidentiality and work to make your teen feel comfortable with the therapist, who is trained to work with teens. Then, you will provide input for the therapist so we have a good idea of what changes you would like to see. These changes may be seen at home, in school, or in a social setting. From there, we will meet one-on-one with your teen.
We recommend your teen’s therapist check in with you every 6-8 weeks. If you haven’t heard from your teen’s therapist, you are welcome to send them an email or give them a call.
Sessions generally occur weekly at a set time (i.e. Tuesdays at 5:00). We recommend weekly sessions for (at least) the first six weeks. Sometimes, special accommodations can be made for unique circumstances. When your teen’s treatment goals have been met, your therapist may talk with you about reducing sessions biweekly. This is an option and every client is unique.
Although rare, this can happen. We tell our clients that, much like dating, personalities don’t always align. If this is the case, it is okay. Please call or email our office at 800.845.0336 or info@mytherapyconnection.com. We will match your teen with a different therapist within our practice. Or, we will refer you to another practice.
The short answer is “no.” We are bound by the laws of confidentiality and any violation of that could result in the loss of our license. We also know that the most important factor in your teen’s successful outcome is the trusting nature of the relationship with their therapist. Yet, if we feel concerned about the imminent safety of your teen or someone else, we’re required to contact the emergency contact (you). We are also obligated to report any suspicions of child abuse or neglect.
If there are family-related issues, we encourage teens to welcome family members into the sessions for discussion. We will be sure to get your teen’s permission before sharing anything with you. Remember, you want your teen to trust their therapist.
This depends. Some clients come in to help with an immediate problem. Once the teen has figured out how to best solve/cope with the problem, the parent/teen decides to end therapy. We recommend at least 6-12 weeks. Once treatment goals are met, you can decide if you want your teen to continue with therapy or stop. We encourage a conversation with your child’s teenage therapist.
We find it best if you talk to your teen at the right time. We also encourage exploring our website with your teen. Teens can read about each of our therapists so that they feel as if they know a little bit about them. Having you with your teen at the first session also helps to reduce anxiety.
We understand that starting therapy can feel stressful. We want your teen to be well and have a thriving childhood experience free of anxiety and emotional distress. Please email or call us with any questions or concerns you may have. We are here for you and your teen.
Therapy for teens isn’t the only service offered at our Swedesboro or Vineland, New Jersey offices. In fact, our team offers many mental health services for couples and individuals. We offer therapy for adolescents, teens, depression, grief, anxiety, and panic disorders. Furthermore, we also offer counseling for parents, families, relationship issues, family issues, stress, phobias, and career issues.
Learn more by visiting our blog, or visit our team page today!
