TEEN DEPRESSION THERAPY

We Help Teens Feel Happy and Connected Again

DEALING WITH TEEN DEPRESSION

When you don’t know how to help your teen stop their negative thoughts.

Depression makes it difficult to concentrate at school and enjoy events or family activities. It makes your future feel bleak, which leads to losing hope. Your teen may spend a lot of time in bed, get irritable with loved ones and even turn to some form of self destructive behavior or have ideas of not wanting to be around anymore.

On top of that, there are the physical symptoms of depression:

  • Constant exhaustion

  • Inability to sleep

  • Appetite changes

  • Back pain

  • Digestive issues

  • Persistent fatigue that makes it incredibly hard to care for your self or other loved ones

THERAPY ISN’T ABOUT ‘CHEERING UP’

Feeling misunderstood is very common when you’re depressed—and positive advice is not helpful.

Many teens try to keep their depression hidden because they want to prevent their friends or family members from giving them advice, worrying or sharing their struggles. They may also wonder what’s wrong with them: why they just can’t be more positive like others or look on the bright side. Frustrated and ashamed that they don’t have the perfect lives they see others have or see on social media, they conceal their mental health issues.

As a result, depression can feel even more lonely and debilitating.

YOU’RE TEEN IS NOT ALONE

Millions of teens suffer from depression.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 15.1% of teens ages 12-17 had a major depressive episode this past year and 36.7% reported having persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness.

Culturally, there is a lot of pressure to succeed and to meet certain demands and expectations socially, at school, and at home.

Despite how natural it is to encounter obstacles in life, mistakes are frequently frowned upon, which makes decision-making difficult and failure discouraging.

When these pressures, expectations, and disappointments accumulate beyond a teen’s ability to tolerate them, depression is a natural result.

DEPRESSION THERAPY HELPS

Depression therapy can help teens respond to painful emotions in healthier ways.

Painful emotions are a normal part of life, but suffering doesn’t have to be. Some people feel things more intensely than others and have a harder time managing these uncomfortable emotions.

Understanding what triggers depression and which thoughts tend to arise as a result can help teens make more conscious choices and avoid unhealthy coping mechanisms.

Mindfulness and other emotional regulation tools help teens manage and tolerate difficult emotions when they arise and choose behaviors that improve your situation now and in the future.

HOW WE HELP

Our clinicians use effective techniques based on research to help teens:

  • We help teens express their emotions with confidence and in healthy ways. Through therapy we help them identify emotions, understand them and manage them effectively so they can ask for help when they need to and know what to do to feel better.

  • We work with your teen to help them develop essential skills that lead to genuine happiness and fulfillment such as flexible thinking, problem solving skills, acting opposite to their emotions, identifying activities that create positive emotions, identify and challenge unhealthy thinking patterns, etc.

  • Our therapist work with your teens to learn how make choices aligned with their goals and values. We also help them develop the skills they need and support them in making progress towards reaching their goals. Independence and confidence are a crucial step towards healing and growth.

Schedule a free 20-minute call with our care coordinator.

We understand the challenges of supporting a teen struggling with depression.

Let us be your partner in helping your teen break free from depression.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards a brighter future for your teen. With our guidance, they can unlock their true potential and experience life of pure joy and purpose.

Getting started is easy…

STEP ONE

Schedule a call.

You’ll visit with our care coordinator during a quick 20-minute call.

STEP TWO

Get matched.

We’ll learn about your needs and answer your questions so we can connect you with the right therapist for you!

STEP THREE

Book your first session.

We’ll guide you to fill out a few forms and get your first appointment on the calendar so you can start feeling better!