ANXIETY THERAPY FOR TEENS IN FLORIDA
Help for teens and the parents that love them.
The teen years can be one of the best & hardest parts of life.
Teens and their parents have lots going on! There are exciting things like spending time on hobbies, learning new skills and becoming more independent. There can also be challenges like feeling uncertain about the future, figuring out relationships and managing school.
A certain amount of worry is common during times of change. Sometimes parents aren’t sure if their teenager’s anxiety is just part of growing up, or whether they really need more support. As a parent, it can be hard to know exactly how to help or what to do. Many parents struggle with sorting out how to respond to their teen’s anxiety and worry their relationship with their teen could be negatively impacted. Most parents want to help their teens develop skills for adulthood but get concerned when their teen avoids engaging in important activities.
For teens, anxiety can be really upsetting. They may ask themselves “Why are things so hard?”. Teens often feel alone and aren’t sure whether they can really talk to their friends or parents about the scary, uncomfortable feelings they’re having. It’s hard to explain to others why you want to avoid public places or social gatherings, procrastinate with your schoolwork, or feel sick sometimes. Most teens worry from time to time about what friends or others think of them, but for a teen with anxiety it can be really hard to shut off those worried thoughts. Sometimes the constant worry and uncomfortable physical symptoms can lead to feeling super overwhelmed.
You may be noticing:
Your teen seems very stressed and overwhelmed and may have physical symptoms like headaches or stomach problems that don’t seem to be related to an illness.
Your teen may seem restless or irritable and have more difficulty concentrating.
You may have noticed changes in appetite, sleep patterns, or that your teen is avoiding certain situations or activities.
imagine if you and your teen…
Understood more about anxiety and how to manage it
In therapy, teens and parents can learn more about anxiety and what keeps it going. From there we can begin to develop some strategies for managing the thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and behaviors that come along with anxiety.
Communicated more effectively
Sometimes communication can be difficult when anxiety enters the picture. When parents and teens worry, sometimes it can even result in conflict. In therapy teens and parents can increase their ability to communicate effectively even when there are challenges.
Felt more relaxed, calm and confident
Therapy can help teens and parents develop skills for increasing feelings of calm and relaxation and improve their confidence about managing challenges as they come up. Therapy provides a safe space for practicing new skills, and the encouragement to use them outside of therapy to help you feel better.
how i can help
Anxiety Therapy can help teens feel more relaxed and be more confident.
Anxiety therapy can help teens learn more about how to respond to uncomfortable symptoms and develop skills for changing the underlying thoughts contributing to anxiety. It can also help teens learn ways to manage the uncomfortable physical sensations that often come along with anxiety. Therapy can help empower teens so they can go about doing all the things that matter to them.
It’s important for teens to have a place to talk about their concerns, without worrying about being judged or having their concerns minimized. As a therapist I provide an open and supportive environment, and I understand how hard it is to feel anxious. Together we’ll try out some strategies for tackling anxiety and find the ones that work best.
It’s also important for parents to get information about how best to support their teen. As parents, we often want to try and protect our children from difficulties, but sometimes that can keep anxiety going. In therapy we can identify solid strategies for supporting your teen as they develop the skills to cope with their challenges.
I want you to know:
Change is possible.
Let’s work together to help you and your teen feel less stress and more calm!
faqs
Common questions about Anxiety Therapy for teens
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A certain amount of anxiety is normal. As humans we’ve evolved to predict possible dangers, so we can protect ourselves and plan ahead. However, sometimes we respond to everyday concerns as a threat. A school test or deadline, a social event, a crowded public place or things not going according to plan can trigger a fight or flight response. Therapy can be an effective way to learn to manage anxiety that is excessive.
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We all have anxious thoughts and feelings from time to time. Therapy can help you learn how to respond when anxious thoughts arise and develop ways to manage uncomfortable physical symptoms. Over time anxiety will stop interfering so much with your life, if you practice what you learn in therapy.
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It’s hard when your teen is struggling with anxiety. Parents are often unsure about how to help. Therapy can help parents learn strategies for responding to teens’ anxiety as well as ways to manage your own worries as a parent.
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Reach out to schedule a consultation so we can discuss how therapy can help you and your teen. During your consult you can get any remaining questions answered. From there, we’ll schedule an intake appointment to get into detail and develop a plan together. As we meet for therapy, we’ll put your plan into action so you can begin feeling better!
Ready to get started?