Why Adolescent Therapy Matters
Caring Adolescent Therapists in Honolulu
Working with a mental health professional has benefits at any stage of life, but it can be essential during adolescence. It’s a challenging time of change, development, and increasing expectations. Finishing childhood and approaching adulthood can easily feel overwhelming.
Our adolescent therapy services address many needs to help individuals cope with these developmental changes and their families. The emotional challenges people face during their teen years include some unique factors and others similar to those at other life stages.
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mood disorders
- ADHD/behavioral problems
- Academic stress
- Family conflicts
- Peer pressure/social media
- Self-esteem and identity
- Substance abuse
- Eating disorders
For some teens, counseling focuses on a single issue, while others benefit most from therapy sessions to address a combination of factors. Often, a teen’s emotional struggles can affect parents and siblings, so treating them can help the entire family.
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One of the things we strive for most at our Wellness Counseling Center in Honolulu is creating a welcoming, judgment-free atmosphere. It’s a safe and supportive environment designed to put everyone at ease – and it’s especially helpful for adolescents who may be reluctant to open up at first.
Teenagers and young adults can experience strong feelings or rapid changes in feelings as they deal with school, friends, and family. They’re also navigating relationships, developing identities, contemplating career paths, and coping with increasing life expectations.
Our therapists are ready to help with any emotional issue and provide a confidential and constructive space to work through the challenges facing teens. We work with clients from many walks of life and with varying needs.
Your Loved One Isn’t Alone in Facing Emotional Problems
Many adolescents, and especially older teenagers, deal with emotional issues. While our societal values may be rooted in building self-reliance and “toughing it out,” this approach is often not the wisest. Working with an adolescent therapist in a supportive, confidential setting has many benefits.
- Explore feelings
- Learn what triggers them
- Understand the connected emotions
- Practice coping mechanisms
- Develop productive life skills
Each teenager’s needs are unique. Some may have temporary concerns that can be addressed by a counselor and resolved, while others may benefit from longer-term psychotherapy. Good family communication and understanding are crucial, and family group therapy may be helpful.
It’s also wise and considerate of your teen’s needs to consider therapy if you see emotional issues persisting for longer than two weeks. There isn’t a right or wrong time to begin counseling, but starting before problems significantly affect life is the better approach.
How Adolescent Therapy Works
While in-person appointments at our 1314 South King Street location in Honolulu may be the most effective, we also offer adolescent counseling sessions by telehealth appointment. You can select the best method for your child; either way, we will work to maximize the benefits.
Our child and teen therapists are trained, and careful listeners, and initial appointments are about gathering information and gaining understanding. We also understand urgent situations and will strive to ensure counseling sessions provide relief and improvements as quickly as possible.
We also provide a confidential, safe space for clients to open up about difficult feelings or long-held frustrations. Our trained and experienced therapists take a client-centered approach that focuses on each person’s unique needs and situation and provides the most effective treatment.
Adolescent Counseling When You Need It
If your family includes a teen who would benefit from adolescent counseling in Honolulu, we’re available and ready to help. We offer convenient appointment times, including after-school hours, and you can work with us in person or online. Our goal is to meet your teen and provide the most helpful treatment.
- Experienced therapists
- Flexible appointment hours
- Convenient Honolulu location
- Telehealth online service is available
- Many insurance plans accepted
Wellness Counseling is one of Oahu’s most trusted mental health treatment facilities. We’re a welcoming practice that is well equipped to work with any teen with emotional or behavioral problems. Depending on your needs, we offer individual and group/family therapy sessions.
We encourage you to call or contact us online today for help.
